Gretna…….Jimmie Ray "J.R. Osborne, age 85 of Gretna passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born April 21, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Onyx Ray Osborne and Marie Custer Osborne.  He was predeceased by a sister, Helen Marie Osborne; and a brother, Wayne Osborne.  Mr. Osborne was a member of Gretna Church of God of Prophecy and he retired from First Piedmont after 39 years of service.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife Ida Marie Farmer Osborne of the residence; one son, Dale Osborne of Gretna; one daughter, Shelby Osborne and husband, Jesus Rojas of Gretna; three brothers, L.T. Osborne and wife, Sandra of Chatham, Jerry Osborne of Chatham and Danny Osborne and wife, Martha of Keeling; one sister, Shirley Moser of Gretna; three grandchildren, Randy Wheeler, Danny Wheeler and Angie Tyree; twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Dean "Buster" Anderson and Rev. Don Bledsoe.  Burial will follow in the Wagner Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank caregivers, Marielena Vinas and Brianna Tyree for their love and care.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.