Rev James Osborne Jr

Rev. James E. Osborne, Jr. 59, of Circleville, went to be with the Lord and claim his final victory on June 10, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 26, 1949 in Ashland, KY to James E. and Billie (Ward) Osborne, Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Circleville High School, attended Ohio State University and Columbus Business University and a graduate of Evangelical Church Alliance in IL. On March 12, 1973 Jim married Pam Gobel. Jim will be remembered as a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jim was a prison minister who traveled through central Ohio prisons. Jim had a strong passion for drums and was a drummer through most of his life. James is survived by his parents; wife, Pam; sons, James E. (Sarah) Osborne and Justin (Natasha) Osborne; grandchildren, JT, Jared, Katie, Allison, Jackson, Sam, Sophie and Anna. James also leaves behind special pets Swoop and Muffin and a host of friends and extended family. Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday June 13, 2009 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.