Joseph Kent Ostrom

1981 - 2025

Joseph Kent Ostrom obituary, 1981-2025, Columbus, OH

Joseph Kent Ostrom

1981 - 2025

Joseph Ostrom Obituary

Visit the Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus website to view the full obituary.

Joseph Kent Ostrom, 44, went to be with the Lord on 2-15-25 at The James.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio on 1-21-81. He was the son of Kenneth and Robin Ostrom. He graduated from Marion-Franklin High School and participated on the football team. He went to Ohio State University for a short period of time. He was self employed as a delivery driver.

He is survived by Brother Brian Ostrom, Grandmother Alma Ostrom, Niece Breanna Ostrom, Nephew Elijah Johnson many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and a very special friend Jessica Craiglow.

He enjoyed working on model cars, coloring, reptiles and amphibians, he had a big collection of Tarantulas, comic books, fishing, hunting, bird watching and he loved detailing vehicles.

The funeral service will be at 3:00 - 4:00 with Chris Pierce officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00.

Big Joe will be missed by many. RIP we all love you.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus

1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206

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