Joseph Scott “Scotty” Osborne, age 40, of Orangeburg, South Carolina

Joseph Scott “Scotty” Osborne, age 40, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, formerly of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away early Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on May 8, 1983, to the late Michael Osborne and Cathy (Walker) Blankenship in Corbin, Kentucky.  

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Joshua M. Osborne; aunt, Vicki (Walker) Partin; paternal grandparents, Dave and Clara Osborne, and maternal grandparents, Charles Russell Walker and Nora E. “Mickey” (Bryant) Walker.

He is survived by his son, Cameron Osborne, of Columbia, SC; mother and step-father, Cathy and Gary Blankenship, of Orangeburg, SC; brother, Gary Blankenship, Jr., of Leesville, SC; two sisters, Jody Bunch, of Williamsburg, KY, and Tara Baird, of Eagan, TN; sister-in-law, Vanessa (Cowans) Osborne of La Follette, TN; seven nephews and nieces, Tyler Smith, of Corbin, KY, Kaitlyn Osborne, Bethany Osborne, Logan Osborne, and Kylee Osborne, all of La Follette, and Benjamin Bunch, and Waylon Bunch, of Williamsburg, KY; two great-nephews, Brentley Smith, of Corbin, KY, and Andy, of La Follette; several aunts and uncles and a host of friends, neighbors and other relatives to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home Chapel. 

The funeral will immediately follow on Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cox & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Walker officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Douglas Cemetery.

Charles “Bim” Walker, Jerry Walker, Michael McGhee, Kevin McGhee, Brian Potter and Jerry Walker, Jr. will serve as pallbearers.

Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of all arrangements.

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