George W. Osborn

George William Osborn, age 90, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018.

Mr. Osborn was born on December 17, 1927 in Homer, Georgia to the late Hubert and Elsie Kesler Osborn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Denvie Osborn, Calvin Osborn, Doyle Osborn, Carlton Osborn; and his sister, Ebbie Hope. Mr. Osborn was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. He was a United States Army World War II Veteran. Mr. Osborn was a retired Routeman with Atlanta Linen Company and was a Poultry and Cattle Farmer. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Juanita Crocker Osborn, of Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Erlene and Jerry Stowe, of Homer; sister, Helen Bellamy, of Toccoa; sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Jimmy Dodd, of Commerce; brothers, Williard Osborn, of Homer; Harold Osborn, of Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law, Swayne and Winnie Osborn, of Homer; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. Duane Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Nails Creek Baptist Church, 2743 Hwy 51, Homer, Georgia 30547.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd., Baldwin, Georgia 30511.