Rev. James M. Osborn
The Rev. James M. Osborn, 67, of Plant City, died Feb. 14, 2016.
A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Rev. Osborn was the son of James H. and Elva Noe Osborn. He was the first administrator for Seffner Christian Academy, and a minister for the Freewill Baptist Association for over 50 years with beginnings in the bus ministry. He built several youth camps throughout the south and loved to do woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Carmen Walker Osborn.
He is survived by his son, Jason Osborn; daughter, Belinda (Junior) Ashworth; sister, Kathy Stephens; brother, Kenneth Osborn; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Feb. 18, at First Freewill Baptist Church of Seffner in Seffner. Interment was held at Mt. Enon Cemetery in Plant City.
Donations may be made in Rev. Osborn’s memory to Seffner Christian Academy, 11605 U.S. 92, Seffner, Florida, 33584.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
