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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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08/27/1958 – 08/24/2019
Salters
Funeral Services
    A memorial service celebrating Chris’ life will be at 11 am Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Visitation
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials may be sent to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Mr. Christopher “Chris” G. Osborne, 60, husband of Rosie Osborne, died suddenly Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Myrtle Beach.
    Chris was born August 27, 1958, in Kingstree, a son of the late Harry J. and Barbara Timmons Osborne. Chris graduated from Williamsburg Academy and attended Francis Marion University.  He was the owner of Grays Used Cars, Inc. and was currently working as general manager at 52 Auto Parts and Sales, LLC.Â
    For over 39 years, Chris was a member of the Inglesby #267 AFM Masonic Lodge. He was a Past Master 12 times, a past secretary, and was currently serving as treasurer.  His love of the Masonic Lodge and his love of the game of golf led him to spearhead the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser.Â
    Chris’ leadership skills extended well beyond the Masonic Lodge.  In 2013, he was presented the HomeTown Township Award from the Town of Kingstree. In 2017, he was honored with the key to the Town of Kingstree for his dedication to the community and his positive impact on the youth in the community. Â
    Chris was an avid stock car driver. He began his racing career in 1988 at the Sumter Motor Speedway and soon moved to the asphalt at Florence I95 Speedway.  He took the Black “00” to the winner’s circle over 200 times and won ten track championships. In 1989, he was awarded the most popular driver.Â
    Anyone who knows Chris knows he loved good southern, vinegar based barbecue. He was a member of the South Carolina Barbecue Association and was a certified judge. In October, he could be found organizing and directing the Kingstree Pig Pickin’.
    In his spare time, he coached small fry tackle division for Clarendon County Football League and also coached Dixie Youth baseball for the Kingstree Rec Department.Â
    He served on the Pastor Parish Relationship Committee at Greeleyville United Methodist Church where he was a member.Â
         Chris’ legacy lives on through the lives of his beloved wife of 41 years, Rosie Osborne of Salters; his two cherished daughters, Brandie Hayes (Nick) of Florence and Kristen Williams (Lilton) of Salters; his treasured grandchildren Blane and Harrison Hayes of Florence and Kaylee and Braydon Caulder of Salters; two step-grandchildren Evan and Addison Williams of North Carolina; and his biggest supporter, his brother, Chuck Osborne (Rachel) of Jacksonville, Florida.
    A memorial service celebrating Chris’ life will be at 11 am Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Williamsburg Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Greeleyville United Methodist Church, PO Box 247, Greeleyville, SC 29056 or Williamsburg Academy, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Rosie and Family, My heart is heavy along with yours. I know how you feel, but let God guide your steps. You are a strong woman and God will help you through this transition in your life. Chris was a wonderful friend and will always be remembered in our hearts.
Rosie, Brandie, Kristen and family:
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss! Chris was a great man and even better friend! Sending prayers!
Rosie and family I’m so sorry to hear about Chris. He was always busy doing anything he could to help people. My prayers 🙏 are with y’all. May God hold you close. I Love you Rosie ❤️.
A loss of words. He was a good man and a good friend! He will be missed!
To Rosie and the Family, It was sad to hear of Chris’s passing. We may not have had much contact with each other, but when I thought you two, it was always a thought of Chris AND Rosie, not Chris or Rosie. You two were wonderful together! He will be remembered with fondness and a lover of life and people. My prayers are with you all.
Rosie, We are so sorry for your loss, When you have been with someone 40+ yrs it is such a shock when you lose someone. Prayers for you and your family in this difficult time. We love y’all and hope for the best for you. So So Sorry
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Everyone has had wonderful things to say about Chris. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! Cindy McGill
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Joe Lavender and family
To all of Chris’s Family, Jeff and I send our prayers and love. Losing a love one suddenly is very hard to bear. Chris was a great man and we are saddened for your loss. I pray Gods comfort cover you and the memories keep you. If we can do ANYTHING for you please know we will. God bless.
Chris was an amazing man. I know he will be missed by all. My prayers are with you all.
Aunt Rosie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You both had a great love for each other that everyone could see. He was a good man and always had a smile on his face. I love you and will be praying for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Love you Rosie! May God help you find comfort and peace. Love, Sully
You will be greatly missed at Lakewood Camping Resort. Know you are smiling down on us. Condolences to Rosie & family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So very sorry to hear about Chris he had a big caring heart. He loved you Rosie and I alway love to hear him say this and praise you for all your help in the “Ladies Night” at the Masonic supper. I pray that God will give you peace and clarity. We will all miss him too.
Thinking of all the family with love and sympathy. I remember when Chuck and Chris were little boys in Sunday School at Greeleyville Methodist, and my Mother, Mildred Alsbrook, cared for them in the nursery there.
Wish I could be there, but living in Indianapolis prevents that now.
Delores Alsbrook Simpson
Ms. Rosie and family,
On behalf of the Brothers of St. Peters Masonic Lodge in Manning, please accept our most sincere sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband Chris and our beloved Brother. Brother Chris will be missed by so many and he was such an influence on the Masonic Lodge and the children that he coached.
I personally will miss him as a dear Friend.
We all send our Love and Prayers to you and your family.
CARL A. FARLEY
Chaplain
St. Peters Masonic Lodge
Sending hugs and prayers of comfort for you and your family at this time.
My heart is broken for this sweet family. Tommy and will be keeping you in your prayers.
Rosie and family, I’m so sorry to read of Chris’ passing. I can’t ever remember seeing him without a smile on his face. When he spoke of you and the girls, you could see the love on his face and hear it in his voice. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.
Rosie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Our hearts hurt for your sudden loss of your dear loved one. May God give you strength and guidance in the days ahead. Such a fine man and he will be missed by so many.
Prayers for the family. Great guy taken too soon will be missed by the community and many Friends.AMEN and BLESSINGS
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
SORRY FOR YOUR L
OSS WE WONT BE ABLE TO COME TO SERVICE. BETTY IS IN TUOMEY HAD SURGERY. WE,LL BE [PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. DICK AND BETTY NELSON SUMTER.
Prayers go out to Rosie and family. Chris was always there to help whoever needed it. He will be missed by a lot of people
I remember Chris and Chuck hanging around their Dad’s business. They were likable guys. When we were teenagers Mr Harry would help us with our cars without ever charging us. I’m so sorry about Chris! Praying for your family! Ronnie Turner, Orange Park, Fl
He will be missed. Most respected and caring he always was. RIP. God Bless the Family.
Rosie, Brandie, Kristen, Chuck & Family. We are very sorry for your loss Chris was a very special person to everyone! Our thoughts & prayers gi out to all of you. Love you, Rhett & Mary Jo Floyd
Jim Ball and family
Dear Rosie and family, I just heard from your neighbor at Lakewood that Chris had passed. I am so sorry for your loss, the world is a lesser place without him. You have always been my greatest friends, I will miss him terribly. I’m in Pa right now and had no idea this happened. Please accept my prayers and condolences in this tragic loss. He will be greatly missed by all, he was a great man. Please call me whenever you can, I only have Chris’ number. Please know I will help in anyway I can. God bless you and your family.
Rosie, Just heard today from our neighbor at Lakewood about Chris. So sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family.
It’s been weeks now since I learn of the passing of my friend, Chris. I’ve kept the obituary notice open on my computer since I found out about his passing. It’s so difficult to believe that I will not see Chris at this year’s Kingstree Pig Pickin’ Festival. Since I got involved as the emcee of the event, Chris was always so very helpful. He always had a brilliant smile and encouraging words throughout the weekend. He took deep pride in the Pig Pickin’ Festival. We often talk about how it helps the community to have a festival that everyone can enjoy. Although Chris and I didn’t see each other on a regular basis, I considered him a dear close friend. It came through each time we got together at the festival. Like everyone, I will miss Chris. But I will take solace knowing that he committed himself to the betterment of his community. That he loved God and his family and friends. He will always be in our hearts. My condolences to Chris’ family. God’s love and speed.