Gary Douglas Osborne 79 of Raleigh, formerly of Cleveland Ohio, passed away Saturday. April 16, 2022. He was born August 12, 1942 in Ashe County, NC to the late Greer and Theresa Cregger Osborne. Gary served his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed music, especially the Beatles, watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians, working on cars, working crossword puzzles, and being with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Tedde Slater and Bobbe Duncan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years; Diane Hass Osborne, two sons, Eric Osborne and wife Vanessa of Asheville, NC, and Matt Osborne and wife Barbara of Lillington, NC, one daughter; Katie Mitchell and husband Wilson of Youngsville, NC, five grandchildren; Paul, Mike, Abby, Rebecca, and Max Osborne and wife Bri, one sister; Phyllis Reuss and husband Richard of Bay Village, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Patient Advocate Foundation at www.patientadvocate.org 800-532-5274
A service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at a later date, and announced by the family.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest, NC.
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