Purvis Osborn Jr.

1952 - 2013

Purvis Osborn Jr. obituary, 1952-2013, Lafayette, LA

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

Purvis Osborn Obituary

Purvis Osborn, Jr.

LAFAYETTE - Purvis Osborn Jr., 60, passed away on February 25, 2013 in his Lafayette home.

Purvis was born in New Orleans, LA to Purvis and Rose Osborn on July 21, 1952. He graduated from Chalmette High School in 1971. Purvis married Kerry Ann Schmit Osborn on August 17, 1972; they recently renewed their vows for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Having been a lifelong resident of Louisiana, he made Lafayette his home for the past 33 years. Whether it was catching redfish, hunting dove, or feasting on the cuisine, he enjoyed all that his home had to offer. Purvis was a dedicated family man and was deeply committed to everyone whose life he touched.

He is survived by his mother Rose Fazio Osborn; wife Kerry Schmit Osborn; two daughters, Daelyn Osborn Hartley and her husband, Wyatt of Chalmette, LA, and Annette Osborn Irizarry and her husband Jimmie of Atlanta, GA; one son, Timothy Osborn and his wife, Jacqueline of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Shelby Hartley, Zachary Osborn, Ianna Osborn, Alexander Osborn, Andrew Osborn, Abigale Osborn, Maci Freeman; Great Uncle and Aunt, Clyde and Rebecca Osborn; and many other family and friends.

Purvis was preceded in death by his father, Purvis Osborn Sr.

In keeping with the wishes of Purvis, there will not be any funeral services. However, family and friends gathered for a celebration of his life.

Published by The Advertiser from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2013.
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What more can we say, We STILL love you and MISS you dearly. We pray that when we get to heaven, that YOU are some faces of the many faces we see first. I personally miss talking to you. Say hello to Our Jesus.

Jimmie Sr.& Aida Irizarry

Family

March 2, 2024

Our loving brother, you are missed and always remembered. You live inside of our hearts and thoughts. Our children brought us together, but your love and caring along with Jesus Christ, made us family. We love you and your family, always.

Jimmie Sr and Aida Irizarry.

Family

March 2, 2023

Brother, We knew the moment we met that you will be our friend and be loved by us. We enjoyed the times we had together, tho they were few, they were enjoyable. You, my friend, are truly missed and will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Till we met again, we love you and your beautiful family.

Jimmie & Aida Irizarry Sr.

Family

March 2, 2022

Purvis
You are so missed, both in our hearts and lives. We love you and pray for your family that misses you so much.

Jimmie Irizarry Sr.

Family

March 2, 2021

Purvis we miss you dearly. You made a great impression on my family. We love and your family very much. Always in our hearts. Your brother in Christ, Jimmie

Jimmie Irizarry

Brother

March 2, 2020

Having worked many years with Purvis,at the limo co.and at people haulers, I can tell you he was a great friend,he loved his family,and he will be missed and remembered.

Karen Menard

March 12, 2013

It was an honor and pleasure to know you. You will be greatly missed Purivs.

March 9, 2013

You always made me feel welcome. will miss you.

Gayle Schmit

March 9, 2013

You are loved by many.... Miss you everyday and think of you always. You were and will always be a wonderful father, husband, Pappy, and father-in-law... Xoxox. (Famous Pappy line).... " What's this?......... I'm not sure, but here comes another one ............"

Tim, Jacqueline, Zachary, Alex, Andrew, and Abbey Road (Abigale) Osborn

March 8, 2013

Purvis, you are already missed. We love you and family very much. Till we meet again in God's Kingdom, Jimmie Sr & Aida Irizarry

Jimmie & Aida Irizarry

March 8, 2013

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