WILMINGTON — Jesse “Bubba” Leon Osborne, 67, of Winnabow, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.
He was born on July 7, 1958, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Alice Mae (Faine) Osborne.
Bubba was an accomplished carpenter and handyman. He could fix cars, frame houses, or install chimneys. Bubba enjoyed target shooting with his son, Patrick, whom he taught to shoot at an early age. Bubba will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Bubba is survived by his wife, Jennifer Osborne; his son, Patrick Osborne and wife, Kourtney; his daughter Jessica Fields; his brother, Samuel Edward Osborne; his grandchildren, Laurah, Derek, Devin, Tara, Olivia; and a host of other family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bubba was also preceded in death by his, brothers, Jewell Lee Osborne, Stephen Osborne; and his sisters, Patsy Ann McLachlan, Catherine Faye Higdon.
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