Dr. Robert (Bob) Edison Osbon

Heading: Dr. Robert Edison Osbon (‘Bob’) Dateline: Greer Dr. Osbon was born April 10, 1936 in Aiken, S C , son of the late Geddings and Bessie Osbon. A graduate of Wofford College and Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Osbon was a Dentist in Taylors for over 40 years. After serving as an Officer in the U.S. Army and before entering Dental School at Medical College of Virginia, he worked as a Chemist for Texize in Greenville, making many lifelong friends and establishing a home in the Upstate. In the practice of dentistry, Dr. Bob had few equals. He was a member of The Academy of General Dentistry, serving as President of the South Carolina Chapter in 1981. He also served as President of the South Carolina Academy of Dental Practice in 1986. His clinical excellence was known to the thousands of patients that he treated over 40 years. He was Past President of Greenville County Dental Society, Omirron Kappa Upsilon, The SC Academy of Dentistry and a Fellow in the Pierre Fouchard Academy. In an effort to educate Upstate-area elementary school students on the importance of dental health, Bob spearheaded the creation of the Dental Room at the Roper Mountain Science Center, and was a benefactor of the Science Center for many years. Toward the end of his career, he spent countless days and hours studying the emerging science of dental implants, and became a certified clinician in this new and advanced field of dentistry. Bob was, more importantly, a tireless Christian advocate for those in spiritual and physical need. He initiated and led a medical mission for several years to Honduras to help those affected by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Mitch in 1998. He also served on the Board of Trustees of North Greenville University from 1977 until the present day. He served as Chairman of the Board in 1981. He was a member of the NGU Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund and the Crusader Club. He, along with his wife Patti, made many gifts for new buildings, academic and athletic programs, and scholarships for NGU students. Bob was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Greer and served as a Deacon and Chairman of the Deacons for many years, ably ministering to church members and their families in good and bad times. Bob was a man of many talents; a photographer, an inventor, a duck-hunter, an author, a voracious reader and intellectual; a self-taught student of history, The Bible, mathematics, computer programming, and many other subjects. Most importantly, Bob was an exemplary husband and father for his family, and a shining example of a Christian witness to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. Dr. Osbon is survived by his wife Patti Zachary Osbon of Greer. A daughter, Susan Shealey of Charleston; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Laurie Osbon of Charleston, Dr. Tim and Paige Osbon of Charleston, and Lindsay and Tyler of Charleston; three brothers, Jim and wife, Bea, of Amelia Island, FL, Julian Osbon of Augusta, GA., and Tony and his wife, Marilyn of Amelia Island, FL. and a sister, Carolyn and husband, Tillman Branham, of Gaston; 5 grandchildren, Zachary Walle and Samuel Shealey, Gryphon Osbon and Keillor and Emerson Osbon. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Greer First Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Rick Ezell and Dr. Wilson Nelson. Burial will follow in White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary Escort will be members of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class, and the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at the Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to BMDMI, 11 Plaza Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Greer Christian Learning Center, P.O. Box 2013, Greer, SC 29652 or North Greenville University, 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville, SC 29688-1092. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Dr. Robert (Bob) Edison Osbon

April 10, 1936 - September 2, 2010