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Richard Osborne Obituary
July 4, 1952 - December 10, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina - Richard Eugene Osborne, 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, son of the late Eugene and Geraldine Osborne. Rick loved spending time with his family and playing golf. He spent his professional career as president and owner of PRO Electric Company for 27 years. Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years Sheree Osborne, daughters Megan Smith and Whitney Tarver, son Patrick Osborne, and grandchildren Grace Smith, Virginia Smith, Landon Tarver, and Olivia Osborne, as well as sibling Pam Stokes. A celebration of life will occur at a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Susan Shannon Hughes
December 7, 2022
Please call me anytime 704/616-4693 Susan (Niell) Hughes
Susan Shannon Hughes
December 7, 2021
Sheree, I miss our friendship so much. You and Ricky have been on my mind lately. I'm so sorry you lost him honey. Please call me. I've been trying to find you. 704/616-4693 (Niell)
Mickey and Vikki Stokes
December 15, 2020
Sheree, Mickey and I are sad to hear about Rick’s passing. We both have many great memories of our NASCAR trips together. Rick had a great sense of humor and we always laughed so much. I pray that God will bring you comfort through friends and family.
Mickey and Vikki Stokes
December 15, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Wayne McBrayer
December 14, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Allen Smith
December 14, 2020
So sorry for the passing of a long time friend I've known from childhood to adulthood. Rick and I played baseball together from Dilworth Little League (in which Rick's dad was our coach) to Myers Park HS, to Mitchell College. Rick is top row fourth from left in photo below. To Sheree and family, may the love of friends and family comfort you through these difficult times. You are in my prayers.
US Open in 2005 - the hat says it all!
David Stanford
December 14, 2020
We lost a great "Bob" and true friend in Ricky - Many wonderful memories on the golf course and sitting around in simple post round conversations. Ricky was genuine and always courteous to those around him.
Susan Hughes
December 13, 2020
Sheree, I'm so sorry. So many wonderful memories of our early days. Jimmy and I loved both of you like family. If there is anything I can do, please call 704/616-4693. Much love to you and yours. You will be in my prayers.
Catherine T Metz
December 13, 2020
This is a picture of Mrs. Thomas's second grade class at Dilworth. Ricky is the first boy on the left hand side sitting cross legged on the floor. I am the first girl standing on the right hand side. Ricky was so kind and nice to everyone. His childhood friends send our sympathy to his family. Sincerely, Cathy Taylor
Cary Bracken
December 12, 2020
Sheree and family. I’m so very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing what a wonderful friend. As teammates and roommates both in college and in the summers in Charlotte we had many memories I know he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed. May the Great God of creation comfort all of you.
Cary Bracken
December 12, 2020
Sheree and family, I’m very sorry to hear about Ricks passing. He was a great friend and brother. We attended Mitchell and played baseball together as well as were roommates. I lived with Rick and his family for 2 summers while at Mitchell. I know he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will sorely be missed by all of us. May the Great God of creation comfort you all. Sincerely, with Christian love ...Cary Bracken
Steven Daniels
December 11, 2020
Goodbye Ricky. Memories we had will last forever.
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