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Thomas “Tom” Leroy Osborne, age 85 of St. Pauls, North Carolina was born December 26, 1938 in Robeson Co. to the late Gertrude Osborne Atkinson and departed this life, January 31, 2024 at his residence.
In addition to his mother, Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Grace Osborne and his sister Beatrice Bentley.
Tom leaves to cherish his memories, his children; Tammy Osborne Harris, Nelson Thomas, Ricky Thomas and Jenny Osborne; his grandchildren, Casey Musselwhite, Jessica Osborne, Mary Harris and Douglas Harris; many great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
In life, Tom proudly served in the US Air Force and also owned his own HVAC Service Co. Tom loved the Town of St. Pauls and could be regularly found enjoying lunch at Ferguson’s.
Pa will forever be loved and always missed.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00am-11:00am at McNeill Legacy Funeral Home with Graveside Services immediately following at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
The Family will receive friends at the home following the service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
319 W Broad St, Saint Pauls, NC 28384

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