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Jesse Elwood Osborne

1928 - 2007

Jesse Elwood Osborne - 1928-2007

Jesse Elwood Osborne, age 79, of Ashland, Ky., died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Community Hospice Care Center.

He was born May 6, 1928, in Cherokee, Ky., a son of the late John S. and Elizabeth Young Osborne.

He was retired from the engineering department of CSX with 40 years of service. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Bible Learners Class and the Primetimers. He was installed in 1949 in the Jake Rice Masonic Lodge No. 606 in Blaine, Ky. He later transferred to the Poage Masonic Lodge No. 325 in Ashland. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the El Hasa Shrine Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Aletha Nelson Osborne of Ashland; a son, John Lee Osborne and his wife, Helen of Findlay, Ohio; a daughter, Karen Osborne Taylor of Summerville, S.C.; a brother, Earl A. Osborn and wife, Martha of St. Albans, W.Va.; and a granddaughter, Jessica Elizabeth Taylor of Charleston, S.C.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Unity Baptist Church by the Rev. Harold Cathey and Dr. Floyd Paris. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Ky.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 at the Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland where there will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. by the Poage Masonic Lodge No. 325. He will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

Friends may make contributions to Unity Baptist Church Kitchen Fund, 2320 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101 or Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.

Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes

There are currently 26 condolences.

Janet Brooks Thursday October 25, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Karen and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will have supernatural peace and comfort during a difficult time. God bless you all. Janet

Lezlie Bush Phillips Friday October 12, 2007 at 6:45 PM
Aletha, I am Lezlie Phillips (Virginia H Morriss's daughter, KC Morriss's stepdaughter). I want to tell you how sorry I am to hear of your husband's death. He was always so kind to Katherine and me. My mother thought so much of both of you. I smile when I think of mother greeting him in Heaven with our Lord! I still have days when I want to pick up the phone and talk to mother but it does indeed get easier. My condolences are with you.

Sherry Lord Thursday October 11, 2007 at 7:01 PM
Dear Karen, I just wanted to let you know that we have been thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that we think of you and miss you very much and cant wait to see you back at work. See you soon! God Bless! Sherry Lord

Cathy Kibbey Wednesday October 10, 2007 at 8:21 AM
I loved seeing your daddy's picture and reading the write-up. I think your dad and mine would have been friends. Now they may be hanging out together!!!!!!!!!!

Jenny Tuggle Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 3:45 PM
You and your family have been in my prayers. I pray the Lord will comfort you.

Marilyn Gaddist Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 9:06 AM
Karen, I am sorry to hear about your father.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Continue to trust in the lord and he will give you the strength you need through these difficult times. I know you will miss him dearly, keep alive the wonderful memories close to your heart. God Bless you and your family!Love, Art amd Marilyn

William F. and Karen Martin Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 6:44 AM
Thinking of you and extending our deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your family are close in our thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Burgamy Monday October 8, 2007 at 7:28 PM
Karen, I have thought about you a hundred times today. Please remember that the ones we love never really leave us. They are with us always, carried in our heart. May God comfort you all with his gift of peace at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy goes out to you Jessica, your Mom and your brother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love always Vicki Burgamy

Sen. Walter Blevins Monday October 8, 2007 at 4:27 PM
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Heather Postell Monday October 8, 2007 at 2:24 PM
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family in this time of need. With Sympathy, Heather Postell Westview Primary School

Patti Weathers Monday October 8, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Karen, I am sorry to hear about the death of your father. Know that he is at peace and he is in the eternal light of God. Patti Weathers

Judy Cooper Monday October 8, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. You will miss him dearly. Keep him alive with the sweet memories you have of him and when things get tough...just remember your dad is in a better place.

Janet M. Bolchoz Monday October 8, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Let me know if I can help with anything. Take care, Janet Bolchoz

Donna Miller WVP Monday October 8, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Karen, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know how painful it is to loose a parent, especially when you are still young yourself. I lost both my parents within 2 years of each other. On the other hand, what a powerful message Our Lord sent you, your daddy has been born into the presence of God and he was in your arms when he left. Wow! What a blessing. I know you will miss him terribly, I still miss mine. Some days will be harder than others. If you need a hug I'm here in F9 at WVP. Hug all your family a lot while you with them. God bless. Donna Miller

Yvonne H. Murray Monday October 8, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Dear Karen and family, We will continue to pray for your family. We want to remind you Karen that God is always faithful and never changing. Mark 11:20-26 He will always be there for you all. All our love and deepest Sympathy Yvonne and Wilmont Murray

Karen Taylor Monday October 8, 2007 at 7:51 AM
Karen, I am so,so, sorry. We are thinking of you and miss you dearly. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Schultz

Judy Winkle Monday October 8, 2007 at 7:17 AM
Dearest Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I know this was and has been a very tough and hard road that you all have had to travel over the last few months. My prayer is that you will find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. May your memories of past times sustain you during these days of grieve. I will be praying for you. Love you, Judy

Virginia Smith Monday October 8, 2007 at 7:09 AM
My heartful prayers are with all of you during this difficult time in your lives. With thoughts, prayers and sympathy. Virginia Smith, Art, Westview Primary Goose Creek, S.C.

Ernestine Trimble Monday October 8, 2007 at 12:18 AM
Aletha, Cookie and Jessica, We are so sorry and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,Ernestine Trimble, Donna, Kelsey and Kristen Cook.

Woody & Nadine Byrd Sunday October 7, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Aletha,Sorry to hear about Elwood and hope you are bearing up. Take care and we love you. Woody & Nadine byrd Sumter, SC.

Sandy Donahue Sunday October 7, 2007 at 8:24 PM
My deepest condolences to Karen and her family. You are all in my prayers.

William F. & Karen R. Martin Saturday October 6, 2007 at 7:09 PM
Thinking of you and extending our deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your family are close in our thoughts and prayers.

James M. Jones Saturday October 6, 2007 at 5:46 PM
Please accept our condolence on the passing of Elwood. We know he will be greatly missed. James and Julia

Sen. Walter Blevins Saturday October 6, 2007 at 1:53 PM
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Saturday October 6, 2007 at 12:41 PM


Paul E. and Julia Kelly Saturday October 6, 2007 at 9:42 AM
We are so sorry to hear about the pasing of our dear friend of many years. MLay ;the Lord Bless land give the strength you need during this try9ing time. Paul and Judy

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