Photo courtesy of Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home - Henderson
Henderson, Kentucky
Oct 23, 1943 – Dec 29, 2019 (Age 76)
Clarence L. “Sonny” Osborne, 76, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 29, 2019, at St. Anthony’s Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center surrounded by his loving family.
For 25 years, Clarence worked with the telephone company. After retiring, he opened Kelsey G’s Pizza which he operated with his family for more than 24 years. He loved to travel, but more than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher L. Osborne; his mother, Bessie Cates; and his stepfather, J.W. Cates.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathy; one daughter, Gina Breedlove of Henderson, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Kelsey Breedlove and Kendal Breedlove, both of Henderson, Kentucky; and one brother, Terry Cates of Colorado.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and until service time Thursday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. The Reverend Mike Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Doug Mullins, Craig Breedlove, Brent Wilkerson, Brandon White, Gary Crawford, Mike Kemp, and Earl Brandon.
Tommy Kemp will be an honorary pallbearer.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Scott Watkins for the loving care he gave Clarence over the past several years.
Contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Karen Lackey
January 07, 2020 | Tampa, FL
Kathy and Gina I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like Sonny had a good life and was in loving hands for his passing.Much love and peace,Marilyn Cates
January 03, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I can finally say after so many yearslife hasnt been fair.
Kaye Dossett Hagan
January 02, 2020 | Corydon, KY | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Sebastian
January 01, 2020 | Henderson, KY
Im sure Bessie had some words for him yesterday. Kathy & Gina youll be in my prayers.
Kimberly Payne
December 30, 2019 | Henderson, KY | Family
Very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Words cannot express all of the childhood memories I shared with Sonny, my "next door buddy". There are so many memories. My wife and I often talk about our chance encounter with Gina and Kathy at Kelsey G's when we were in Henderson. Our sympathy and prayers are with you Kathy and family. May God bless you all.
Dave Busby
December 30, 2019 | Collierville, TN | Classmate
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December 30, 2019
Clarence was a great classmate and friend. So sorry to learn of his passing. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Donna Hunt
December 30, 2019 | San Jose, CA | Classmate
On behalf of the Class of 1961, may God bless you, Kathy and Gina, on the loss of your beloved husband and father during this time of great sorrow. As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and your own special memories.
Gloria Wright-Blair
December 30, 2019 | Evansville, IN | Classmate