Burl-Osborne-Obituary

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Burl Osborne

Jun 25, 1937 – Aug 15, 2012

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BORN
June 25, 1937
DIED
August 15, 2012
CHARITY
National Kidney Foundation

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Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park Obituary

Burl Osborne of Dallas, TX, a legendary journalist and devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the age of 75.Born in the coalmining town of Jenkins, KY, Mr. Osborne blazed a trail through life, never slowed by an experimental kidney transplant in 1966, another in 1994,...

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Burl and Betty worked together to make the journalism profession and newspapers better. We worked together in Texas, in particular with the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. I can't think of ever working with any two people who were so professionally and socially capable as well as genuinely great human beings. Maybe it had something to do with our common roots, coming from those Appalachian Mountains. Rest in peace Burl.

Dear Betty, Jonathan, Brigette and Harry,
I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Burl. He was truly one of the finest people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very difficult time.
With love and deepest sympathy

Burl was an extremely gentle and kind soul and a credit to his family, which I consider among the finest I have known. The thoughts and prayers of my family are with him and his.

Our prayers and love go out to Betty and her family. Burl will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Howard and Jean Moore

I offer the Osborne family my most sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May your many warm and exciting memories along with the "peace of God that excels all thought" see you through this time of sadness.

Deepest Sympathy

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty. Burl was a fair and good man, as well as a top-notch editor.

Our family is deeply saddened by the news of Burls passing. He was a mighty fine man to know. It has been years since seeing Burl, but he was always a part of our extended family. God Bless Betty and family.
God Speed Burl.

Burl has been an inspiration both professionally and personally since I had the privilege of working with him at the AP in Spokane. He was truly a great man in all respects, and I'm deeply saddened by his death. My prayers are with his family for peace, comfort and thanksgiving for a life extremely well lived.

Betty, I will always cherish the years that I knew Burl and you. He was a gentleman's gentleman. God bless you and Jonathan.


Gene McDaniel