ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: OSBURN, ROBERT A. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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OSBURN, ROBERT A. 
(July 19, 1936 - August 2, 2011)

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Robert A. Osburn passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011. 

A resident of St. Tammany Parish since 1975, he was born July 19, 1936 in 
Henderson, TX to the late Jim A. and Zoila Torrico Osburn.

The beloved husband of Patricia Osburn for over 50 years, he is survived by 
three daughters: Debbie Buquoi, Becky Gaspard and Patsy Hornsby; two sons, 
Robert K. and David A. Osburn; two brothers, Phillip A. and Victor P. Osburn; 
his sister, Marynel Williams; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by one brother, James W. Osburn.

Robert was very much involved in his high school activities at Abbeville High 
School in Louisiana. He was a four year letterman in baseball, which was his 
favorite sport. He also received letter recognition for playing football, 
basketball and track. He served as Class President, Student Body President and 
was honored by his classmates as Class Favorite. Upon graduating high school, he 
entered Southeastern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, LA where he earned his 
degree in Petroleum Engineering. During his 37 year career with Shell Offshore 
Inc., as Production Supervisor he was assigned to several high profile projects 
including the Cognac and Bullwinkle platforms. He worked as Offshore 
Installation Manager on Auger, Shell's first tension leg platform located at a 
water depth of 2860 feet in the Gulf of Mexico.

In his youth Robert reached the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an avid sports fan 
and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandsons and friends. A talented 
woodworker, he always had projects going around the house and was always there 
to lend a hand and help his children in anyway.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at 
12:00 Noon on Friday, August 5, 2011 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st 
Ave. Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin Friday at 10:00 AM.

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow 
services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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