Kenneth G. Osborn, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at home. He was born on July 30, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kenneth retired from GM, where he had been an inspector. After retirement, he volunteered at the Riverview Heart Center in Noblesville. He enjoyed reading, metal detecting and bird-watching, and was a dog lover.
He is survived by his six children, Brenda Hankee, Deborah (Jeff) Snapp, Lisa Hicks, Kathie Hacker, Mike (Connie) Ballard and Andy (Charlotte) Ballard; 14 grandchildren, Daniel Hankee, Jason Hankee, Carter Ballard, Amber Hacker, Jason Hicks, Matthew Hicks, Landon & Liam Hankee, Joe, Danny, Tony & Benji Ballard, and Megan, Paige & Heather Ballard; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl James; mother, Gladys (Mills) James Osborn; his wife, Mary Osborn; and a grandson, Josh Knight.
Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am prior to the service. Chaplain Derek Hansen will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.