Obituary of James T. Osborne

OSBORNE, James T. Age 76 of Pine City, NY. He was born February 21, 1945 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Clayton and Eunice (DeWitt) Osborne and passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home after an extended illness. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Sampsell) Osborne; children Deanne & JR Bates, Jennifer K. Biggs, David & Sarah Osborne; grandchildren Sierra (Tyra), Tyler (Justin), Alexis (Jordan), Hannah, Belle, Sammie, Mareena and Anna; great grandchildren Jaxon, Theo and Alianna; siblings Tom & Beth Osborne, Larry & Laurie Osborne, Pat & Jerry Moore, Bobby & Sheri Osborne along with several nieces and nephews. Jim was employed with the City of Elmira for 18 years. He then owned The Woodchest in Elmira Heights and later became an accomplished artist owning JTO Artwork. Family and friends are invited to visit Community Wesleyan Church, 2095 Grand Central Ave., Horseheads on Saturday, November 27th from 2:30 to 4 pm. His memorial service will follow at 4 pm. Pastor Harold LaFever and Pastor Art Evans will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Jim's family extends a special thank you to Dr. Brian Cassetta, his nurse Julie Sullivan Naida and PSS Lisa Miller for the wonderful care they provided Jim. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Jim through donations to the Southern Tier Pregnancy Resource Center, 375 W. Water St., Elmira, NY 14901