Robert Eugene Osborne
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Robert Eugene Osborne, age 78, of Du Quoin, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Bob was born on June 12, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio, a son to James Wesley and Mary Ella (Helton) Osborne. During his lifetime he had worked at Blue Bell Packing Company, Turco and Blazon, all in Du Quoin, Ill. He enjoyed watching television, going out to eat and traveling, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Survivors include his five daughters, Candess (Jerry) Higgerson of Tamaroa, Ill., Kimberly (Steve) Ruff of Du Quoin, Ill., Sandra Osborne of Du Quoin, Ill., Julie Osborne (fiancé Jeff Stevens) of Willisville, Ill. and Amy Anheuser (fiancé Michael Kabat) of Tamaroa, Ill.; two sisters, Grace Baker of Dayton, Ohio and Ellise Swartz of Dayton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Nathan Ruff, Michael (Mellisa nee Howell) Higgerson, Jesse Higgerson, Justin Jaroski, Dustin (Amanda nee Higgerson) Jaroski, Lindsey Cooper, Tyler (Jessica nee Lee) Cooper, Tommy Anheuser, Casey Anheuser, Jaimie Anheuser and Dalton Anheuser; nine great-grandchildren and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jack Osborne; a daughter, Roberta Ann Bryant; a son-in-law, William Bryant; a grandson, William Cullen Bryant and three brothers, Buster Osborne, Henrey Osborne and Earl Osborne.
Funeral services were held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Du Quoin, Ill. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Friends called at Pyatt Funeral Home, Du Quoin, Ill. on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
For more information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.