Wilmer Edward Osborne

We are saddened to announce the passing of Wilmer E. Osborne, age 86, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. He was born October 20, 1933 to the late Baxter Osborne and Ettie Brown Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita Neaves Osborne; three sisters: Della Wilcox, Ella Ham and Nell Eller and two brothers: Norman Osborne and Herbert Osborne. Wilmer retired from United Chemicon in Lansing, NC and attended First Baptist Church. Wilmer especially enjoyed antique car shows. Wilmer was a very loving father and kind soul who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was always friendly to everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Watauga Medical Center for the excellent care provided to Wilmer during his illness. Survivors include: daughter Amy and husband Daniel Penley of Boone, NC; sister Margaret McCloud and husband Jerry of Creston, NC; and brother Raymond Osborne and wife Mary of Beckley, WV; special friend Roy Barr of Lansing, NC and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, TN with Rev. Ricky Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the cemetery prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com. Professional services for the Osborne family are being provided by Hux & Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, TN.