Kenneth was born August 20, 1930 in Van, Texas. He was the youngest child of Luther and Estelle Osborne. He passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Dallas, where he had resided with his wife of 64 years, Mary Osborne.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his 2 sisters.
Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Karen Parish of Dallas, Texas, Jeanette McDougal and husband Donald McDougal of Dallas, Texas, his son, Richard Osborne and wife Yvonne Osborne of Charlotte, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Kristi Samons, Trena Anderson, Jon Pasqua, Kerri Pasqua, Don McDougal, Jr., Jason McDougal and 11 great grandchildren.
Kenneth is greatly loved and will be missed by his friends and family.
Kenneth served his country honorably during the Korean War as a Sergeant. Upon his return to civilian life, he resumed his work as a carpenter. His skills as a cabinet maker were well known, which eventually led him to cofound a respected custom cabinet manufacturer where he worked until his retirement 1995.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, in addition to being loyal and reliable to his many friends.
Kenneth dedicated his life to the Lord at a young age and remained a steadfast Christian. Along with his wife, he was a founding member of Roseland Assembly of God. Roseland later merged with Urban Park Assembly of God, which is now called King of Glory Assembly of God, where he was a trusted board member for over 60 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your house of worship or to the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 7th from 2 to 4 pm at Eastgate Funeral Home, 1910 Eastgate Drive in Garland Texas. Memorial service will be Monday, February 8th at 10 am at King of Glory Assembly of God, 3700 North Jim Miller Road, Dallas, Texas followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.