Billy K. Osborne

Billy Osborne, age 68, of Rogers died Feb. 4, 2012, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Jellico, Tenn., on Aug. 11, 1943, to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Richmond) Osborne. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving four years in the Vietnam War. He retired from Gust Construction Co. in Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to this area in 2006. He was a private and commercial pilot and loved riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, Eva Osborne of the home; sons, Robert Osborne and Jerry Osborne, both of Sydney, Ohio; six siblings; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by Eva's family: son, Roger Reynolds of Rogers; grandson, Joshua Reynolds of Rogers; sister-in-law, Janice Brock of Alabam; brother-in-law, James Miller of War Eagle. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 7, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Bland Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. David Mack. Interment will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Benton County Memorial Park. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to Bland Chapel United Methodist Church, 8531 Twin Coves Road, Rogers 72756. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.