Paul Richard "Oz" Osborne

Paul Richard "Oz" Osborne

Paul Osborne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2018.
Paul Richard "Oz" Osborne

knoxville, TN

Paul Richard "Oz" Osborne, 76, departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on January 28, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Karen, stepdaughter, Jennifer, and nurses.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Dana Osborne. He leaves behind his loving wife Karen; stepdaughter Jennifer; stepson Bryan; step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson; sister Pat and her husband Bob; daughter Paula; son Sam; and grandchildren.

He served 20 plus years in the National Guard. He was retired from Oak Ridge.

Celebration of life, with military honors, will be held Saturday, February 24th at 2:00 PM at Coaksbury United Methodist Church, 9908 Kingston Pike, with Rev. Charles Maynard officiating. Paul was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to the American Heart Association in Paul's honor.

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