Mr. Eugene "Buck" Lewis Osborne

Eugene Lewis “Buck” Osborne, 80, of Salisbury died Saturday, August 01, 2009 at his home. Born January 19, 1929 in Sparta, he was the son of the late Carper and Mallie Richardson Osborne. He was educated in the Alleghany County Schools. Mr. Osborne was employed at NC Finishing Company for 11 years, Quality Oil Company for 4 years and opened a meat packing plant with James Bringle in the 1960’s. He was also a carpenter and building contractor for 50 years. Mr. Osborne had a great love for farming and gardening, as well as attending his grandson athletic events. He was a member of Gay’s Chapel United Methodist Church, was Past Chairman for many years of the Board of Trustees, was honored with Church Lay Person of the Year in 2004, Past Chairman of the Church Cemetery Committee, Project Chairman for the Church Fellowship Hall, Project Chairman for the new cemetery facility, Project Chairman for the Church Picnic Facility and the youth activity area. Mr. Osborne received special recognition for outstanding service to the West Rowan Booster’s Club in 1989. “Buck” as he was known to all his family and friends had a tremendous impact on his church, as well as the community in general through his work experience. Perhaps the most noteworthy attribute was the esteem to which all age groups held him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Imogene Perry in 2008. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hilda Myers Osborne, whom he married October 29, 1947; son, Terry Osborne of Salisbury; grandson, Madison T. Osborne of Salisbury; sister, Betty Link and husband Tom of Salisbury; brother-in-law, Fletcher Perry of Salisbury, and five nephews. A Celebration of the Life of Mr. Osborne will be held at 4:00 PM – Monday at Gay’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Jordan, officiating. Mr.Osborne will lie in state 30 minutes before the service. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall until 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Gay’s Chapel United Methodist Church 5545 Woodleaf Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 or The Hospice House, c/o Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

Mr. Eugene "Buck" Lewis Osborne

January 19, 1929 - August 1, 2009