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Clarence Osborne Obituary
Henderson, Kentucky - Clarence L. "Sonny" Osborne, 76, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 29, 2019, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center surrounded by his loving family.
For 25 years, Clarence worked with the telephone company. After retiring, he opened Kelsey G's Pizza which he operated with his family for more than 24 years. He loved to travel, but more than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher L. Osborne; his mother, Bessie Cates; and his stepfather, J.W. Cates.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathy; one daughter, Gina Breedlove of Henderson, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Kelsey Breedlove and Kendal Breedlove, both of Henderson, Kentucky; and one brother, Terry Cates of Colorado.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and until service time Thursday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. The Reverend Mike Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Doug Mullins, Craig Breedlove, Brent Wilkerson, Brandon White, Gary Crawford, Mike Kemp, and Earl Brandon.
Tommy Kemp will be an honorary pallbearer.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Scott Watkins for the loving care he gave Clarence over the past several years.
Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
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Karen Lackey
January 7, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
January 3, 2020
Kathy and Gina I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like Sonny had a good life and was in loving hands for his passing.Much love and peace,Marilyn Cates
Kaye Dossett Hagan
January 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I can finally say after so many yearslife hasnt been fair.
Julie Sebastian
January 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Kimberly Payne
December 30, 2019
Im sure Bessie had some words for him yesterday. Kathy & Gina youll be in my prayers.
Dave Busby
December 30, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Words cannot express all of the childhood memories I shared with Sonny, my "next door buddy". There are so many memories. My wife and I often talk about our chance encounter with Gina and Kathy at Kelsey G's when we were in Henderson. Our sympathy and prayers are with you Kathy and family. May God bless you all.
Donna Hunt
December 30, 2019
Clarence was a great classmate and friend. So sorry to learn of his passing. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Gloria Wright-Blair
December 30, 2019
On behalf of the Class of 1961, may God bless you, Kathy and Gina, on the loss of your beloved husband and father during this time of great sorrow. As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and your own special memories.
Doug & Linda Higgs
December 30, 2019
Good memories remaining
Terry Cates
December 30, 2019
I love and will always miss you brother.
Rest In Peace Phantom
Always fun at the farm
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
Enjoying some R&R
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
Loved his gina baby
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
Sharing some memories
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
So so many years of memories with this man... made us walk a tight line yet loyal and loving to a fault ... ❤❤ Wont ever be the same without ya buddy !!
Janet Carter
December 30, 2019
Words can not express how very grateful I am to have had a second daddy like Clarence throughout most of my life... I love him dearly!!! Momma Kathy, Gina, Kelsey and Kendal, it goes without saying, I love you and feel blessed to have always been a member of the family !! Loving thoughts of a sweet embrace between Chris and Clarence, a father and his son !! Fly high, Daddy Clarence !!
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