He was born on May 29, 1926, in Athens.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the years 1944-1946.
At age 17, he left his home, farm and family for the U.S. Navy. He continued to be an active member and part of the American Legion Post No. 81 for over 70 years. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW of Cleveland.
He was a much beloved husband, father and friend. He lived his life to the fullest for as long as he could, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, humor and wonderful memories and stories for his family and friends to share for many generations to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester Boone Osment and Ruby Chase Osment; and siblings: Raymond Neal Osment, Elizabeth Turner (Charlie), Geneva Ogle (Harold), Elnora Goins (Stanley), Billy Osment (Sweet), Geraldean Hughes (Fred) and Lester Boone Osment Jr. (Joyce).
A visitation will be held at Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 5 until 7 p.m.
The memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Johnny Underwood officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow at Bethel Baptist Church in the Black Fox community.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/7/4/327302/Osment-Harry-Edwin-Cleveland.aspx
He was born on May 29, 1926, in Athens.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the years 1944-1946.
At age 17, he left his home, farm and family for the U.S. Navy. He continued to be an active member and part of the American Legion Post No. 81 for over 70 years. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW of Cleveland.
He was a much beloved husband, father and friend. He lived his life to the fullest for as long as he could, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, humor and wonderful memories and stories for his family and friends to share for many generations to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester Boone Osment and Ruby Chase Osment; and siblings: Raymond Neal Osment, Elizabeth Turner (Charlie), Geneva Ogle (Harold), Elnora Goins (Stanley), Billy Osment (Sweet), Geraldean Hughes (Fred) and Lester Boone Osment Jr. (Joyce).
A visitation will be held at Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 5 until 7 p.m.
The memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Johnny Underwood officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow at Bethel Baptist Church in the Black Fox community.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/7/4/327302/Osment-Harry-Edwin-Cleveland.aspx
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