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Obituary For Fred Nelton Osborn
Mr. Fred Nelton Osborn 87 of Valley, Alabama died Sunday February 18, 2018 at his residence at the Lakewood Assisted Living in Valley, Alabama.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday February 21, 2018 at the Abanda Methodist Church in Abanda, Alabama with burial to follow at the Tatum Family Cemetery in Milltown, Alabama with the Rev. Tony Dean, the Rev. Mark Rasbury and the Rev. Mark McGee officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 12 Noon until 2PM prior to the service.
Mr. Osborn was born in Penton, Alabama May 16, 1930 to the late Walter Osborn and the late Pearl Ragsdale Osborn. He was a man who loved God and was faithful to his church, family, and community. He was a longtime resident of Abanda, Alabama and member of the Abanda Methodist Church where he served many years as Sunday School Superintendent and had over 30 years of perfect attendance. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Abanda Volunteer Fire Department. During his life, Fred was a self-employed Logger, Cattleman, and Farmer, and later worked for many years with NAPA Genuine Motor Parts in LaFayette, Alabama.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years-Lavonia Osborn of Valley, Al., one daughter-Cherie (Tim) McCain of Valley, Al., one son- Glenn (Alison) Osborn of Valley, Al., four grandchildren-Brent Osborn, Caleb Osborn, Ruslan McCain, and Leah McCain; a sister-Loretta (W. R.) Windsor of Roanoke, Al., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Lucille Berry, Dawson Osborn and Annie Dabbs.
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Add A CondolenceWe were so sad to hear that Mr. Fred had passed away. He and Ms. LaVonia, Cherie, Glen and Ms. Loretta have been lifelong friends. No finer people on this earth! My Daddy pulpwooded with Mr. Fred for years. Ms. LaVonia took us to Bible School every summer. We went to play with Cherie alot on her "whirlybird". Fun childhood memories! Also, we would go down to Mr. Fred's "pig parlor". On behalf of the Elliott Family, we want Mr. Fred's Family to know that we love you and we are so very thankful for the great memories that we hold dear in our hearts! God bless you Ms. LaVonia, Cherie, Glen and children.
I just learned of Mr. Fred's recent passing. He was always a dear friend of our family and all of us loved being around him. He was always there when you needed someone. My prayers go out to Mrs. Lavonia, Cheri and Glenn and also to Mrs. Loretta. All of you mean the world to me and always will. God has definitely gained another saint today. Earle Green
Fred was a friend of mine for many years. Remember when he played basketball at Chamber County High School in Milltown, AL. He was a giant of a man but as humble as a lamb. He married a classmate Lavonia and we will be praying for this family. Frank & Jo Ann Denney
I send my condolences to the family. Fred was always a very polite and helpful fellow and a long time friend. I knew him will when in high school, when at Genuine Motor Parts (NAPA) in Lafayette. Our prayers go out to the family, Lavonia and the children and to Loretta Windsor, his sister. Just know we are thinking of you during this time of loss. To Fred, may you rest in peace.
Mr Fred was a pillar of the Abanda community & helped lots of people in lots of ways. He was loved dearly by all of us in our church & in Abanda. He will really missed by lots of people.
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