Marvin Bruce Osburn, 73, passed away Thursday, May14, 2020 in Heroes Haven at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 25, 1946 in Fayetteville. He was the son of Marvin Eugene Osburn and Jesse Mildred Shackelford.
A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, he served honorably in the U.S. Army. For 40 years he has owned Osburn Motor Company along with his son. He enjoyed going to classic car shows. Bruce also enjoyed his family and grandchildren being involved in all of their activities as they have grown. Bruce hosted family gatherings every holiday to include all nieces, nephews and siblings.
He is survived by a son, Gary Osburn and wife, Jennifer of Rogers; three granddaughters, Alexis, Jessica and Emilie; one grandson, Aden; two siblings, Arlene Bottoms and Doris Undernehr; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Purser.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Brian Disney officiating. Interment will follow in Brentwood Cemetery, Brentwood Community, AR.
Sending Loving Healing Prayers! So very sorry for your loss! The Paech Family
So sorry for your loss. The folks at Osburn are good people and I’m so sorry to see a good man go.
Sending Loving Healing Prayers! So very sorry for your loss! The Paech Family
Sorry for you loss
Sorry for your loss he will be missed sending prayers for all
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Perrin family
So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing.
My dad (Frank Hutchinson) and Bruce were running buddies growing up.
Bruce was the best man at my parent’s wedding.
Sending prayers for the family.
Our condolences to the Osburn Family. Bruce will be greatly missed.
Gary, I’ve known your dad for 32 years. I really enjoyed having coffee with him time to time. My family and I send our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayer.
Sorry for the loss thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sorry for your loss. Your father was a good man and friend to our ministries at Fayetteville Christian School and Mission Blvd Baptist Church. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss and a good friend of mine
Gary very sorry for your lose. I have known your Dad over forty years and
Know he was proud of you.
Bruce was a good guy and employed my brother Mike Osburn for many years and sold him multiple vehicles on the credit (some of which he never paid for), Bruce overlooking it every time!! Bruce will be missed!!
So sorry about your loss. Praying for you and your family
So sorry to hear of Bruce passing away. I’ve had the honor to know Bruce since 1964, long before he was the best man in my wedding.
Prayers go out to his family. Gary so sorry he will be dearly missed.
Bruce was a well liked man. I was proud to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Sorry I have not seen him in a long time
We want to express our condolences to the Osburn Family. Bruce was a great man, an will be missed by many. May the Lord bless you as you deal with his loss.
I’m sorry for your loss if you need anything just let me know!!! Condolence from Luther Thomas and our family
Great person and business man! He knew exactly what he was doing and did it well. Gary is as sharp as they come and will carry on the family business well and with pride.
RIP Bruce and Thank you for your service!🇺🇸
Sorry for your loss .i knew bruce for 50 years bought cars from him many times always a good friend.rip.
He will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a great man. We done business with his Car lot for many years. We send our Condolences to his Son Gary and rest the family
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. He was a wonderful man! He helped me many, many times in the past and was always fair in his dealings. God took home a good man.
Bruce will be in our hearts and memories forever.
A cousin’s cousin. Many memories of family events at Grandpa and Grandma Centers’ home on the hill in Winslow and Saturdays at Mildred’s house on Skelton Street. Saturday westerns at the Royal Theater on the Square. The passing of an era.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, Marvin Bruce Osburn. Sincerely, Mark Scott