Eli Andrew Osborne Jr.

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Eli Andrew Osborne Jr., 93, of Washington, passed away at 9:30 pm Monday March 4, 2019 at Eastgate Manor in Washington.

He was born November 1, 1925 in Marion County to Eli Andrew and Lavina (Hillman) Osborne.

Eli was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Masonic Temple, Scottish Rite, The Tymeless Car Club in Petersburg and retired from IP&L Power plant in Petersburg as a supervisor. Eli enjoyed restoring antique cars and collecting antiques.

Surviving are his children, Judy Milam and her husband Kenneth of Texas, Alan Morehead and his wife Barbara of California, Denise Stafford of Petersburg, Pam Hartzburg and her husband Greg of Vincennes, Debi Austin of Washington, and Drew Osborne and his wife Teresa of Washington; a sister, Judy Patton of Florida, along with 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Preceding Eli in death were his parents; his wife, Lois (James) Osborne, whom preceded him on February 10, 2015; along with his sibling, Phillip, Hazel, and Madge.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 11, 2019 at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020 State Street, Washington, with entombment to follow in the Sugarland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eli Osborne Jr.