Dateline: Alton, IL
Thomas Edward Osborne, 86, died at 10:57 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born September 5, 1930 in Hardinsburg, KY the son of Elliott and Effie (Voiles) Osborne. He was a member of North Alton Southern Baptist Church in Alton. He retired after 30 years as Post Master in Rood House, IL. After retirement, he worked with Wanda Jockisch preparing taxes, who was like a daughter to him. He was past president of the Alton-Wood River Sportsman's Club, coached senior American Legion Baseball for 25 years, enjoyed gardening, hunting and knew what ponds north of Brighton had fish. He loved both baseball and basketball. On July 1, 1951 in Alton he married Virginia (Speight) and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2015. Surviving are three sons, Charles Osborne (Debbie) of Aiken, SC, Mark Osborne (Lisa) of Godfrey and Michael Osborne (Barbara) of Silver City, N. M., 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Izetta Storms of CO and Shirley Whitworth of Tell City, IN. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Harold, Paul, Charles, Morris and Arthur and one sister, Margaret Storms and one great grandson, Caleb Lee. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017 with Dr. Jim Grant officiating. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or BJC Hospice. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com