Terry Lee Osborne, 71, of West Columbia passed away February 12, 2021.  He was born July 26, 1949 in Bay City to the late Frank James Osborne and Sarah Katherine Lloyd Osborne.

He served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971 and received the Navy & Marine Medal for saving a fellow sailor who fell overboard.

Terry worked for State Farm Insurance as a claims adjuster for 35 years. After retirement in 2009, he spent his days gardening and playing more golf with his wife, son and golfing buddies.  One of his other hobbies was going to Coushatta and playing his favorite Top Dollar machine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-father Reggie Hayes, sister Nancy Osborne McMullen, brother-in-law Phil McMullen and father & mother-in-law Sam and Josephine Mathis.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years Jeanne Mathis Osborne; son Darrell Osborne (Leesa); brother Skipper Osborne (Diana); brother-in-law Gary Mathis; nieces and nephews Jamie McMullen Johnson (Kyle), Stacey Osborne Richards (Jess), Brandon Osborne (Jamie), Trent Mathis (Kayla) and Todd Mathis and many special friends.

Terry was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.  A rosary will be recited at 9:30 followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 with Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry's name to Holy Cross School Foundation; 2001 Katy Ave.; Bay City, TX 77414.