DECATUR - David Lowell Osborne of Decatur, IL, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 79.
He is survived by his wife Jacalyn; daughter, Angela; son-in-law, Wesley; brother, James; sister-in-law, Janice; and granddaughter Hermione. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Frances Osborne.
His visitation/funeral will be held at Decatur First United Methodist Church at 201 W. North Street, Decatur, IL, on Friday, May 17, 2024. The visitation starts at 10:00 AM followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM. All friends and family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ»ÆÉ« in Dave's name.
Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrangements.
Throughout his life, Dave worked for Staley, Wabash Railroad, Caterpillar, Decatur Park District, and ADM. He earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ»ÆÉ«. He served in the Navy, where he flew the F-4 Phantom, A-6 Intruder, TA-4 Skyhawk, F-9 Cougar, and T-33 aircraft. Dave later served as a Naval Weapons Center consultant and briefed members of Congress and government personnel. He retired from the Navy and Naval Reserves as a Captain after 31 years of service and extensive travel.
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 15, 2024.
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