Joseph Glen "Joe" Osborne, 41, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home.

Joe was born on November 29, 1980, in Lee's Summit, the son of Steven E. and Cheryl A. (White) Osborne.

Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Cheryl (Robert) Swope of Polo; three brothers: Jason Swope, Allen Swope, and Tristan Swope, all of Polo; two sisters, Mindy Osborne of Lathrop, and Olivia Swope of Polo; step-grandfather, Robert Swope; several aunts and uncles, Linda (Mike) Cooper, Alan Osborne, Mark Osborne, Jonathan (Bobbie) Osborne, Linda Thate, and Shelia (Bill) French; numerous cousins, other extended family, friends, and his dog, June Bug, also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents, Emery and Josephine Osborne, maternal grandparents, Don and Barbara White, uncle, Jack Osborne, and step-grandmother, Sharon Swope.

Joe was reared and educated in Polo.  He worked as a welder doing metal fabrication and as a machinist.  Joe enjoyed music and playing his guitar.  He also liked gardening, hunting, fishing, looking for mushrooms.  His dog, June Bug, was his family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Joe Osborne Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Inurnment will follow services in Cowgill Cemetery.  Please remember to share your memories of Joe with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .