James W. "Sid" Osbourne, age 90 of Lebanon, KY,  passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2018 at the Village of Lebanon Nursing Home.
He was born on July 29, 1928 in Washington County, Kentucky. Mr. Osbourne was a graduate of Fredricktown High School and St. Catherine College. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1950 to 1952,  and was part of the 2nd Armored Engineering Company in Fort Knox.

Mr. Osbourne was one of the humblest, kindest souls on earth.

He was a member of St. Augustine Church; active in numerous Parish functions including Eucharistic Minister, Prison ministry, the God Squad, Lecturer, and the choir, amongst many others.

He was an active volunteer in numerous civic and community activities including the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Marion County Veterans Honor Guard and the American Legion. He was named Outstanding Citizen by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce in 2002. He also participated in the Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, DC in September of 2018, a realization of a long held dream.

Mr. Osbourne retired from Angell Manufacturing following 30 plus years of service and was employed prior by Barton Distillery in Bardstown, and Hamilton Quarry in Georgetown. .


He was a Kentucky Colonel (desf. Gov. Ernie Fletcher) and thoroughly enjoyed daily activities at the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Frank and Mary Irene Osbourne; Two Sisters, Christine Hamilton and Virginia Moore; Two Brothers, George Osbourne and Patrick Osbourne.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Ann Hill Osbourne of Lebanon; Two Sons, James Sidney (Lisa) Osbourne of Lebanon, and David J. (Sarah) Osbourne of Louisville; Three Daughters, Mary E. (Mark) Cahill of San Lorenzo, CA, Rebecca A. (Charles) Simms of Lexington, and Margaret A. Osbourne of Lexington; Brother, Thomas Osbourne; Three Sisters, Marian Boone, Emma O'Daniel, and Patsy Head.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, October 08, 2018 at Bosley Funeral Home with a prayer service that will be held at 7:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard or to St. Augustine Catholic Church.