Ronnie Mac Osborn died on October 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 69. His devotion to his Savior, Jesus Christ, has left his family with no doubt that he has returned to his heavenly home.He is survived by his wife, Glenna Osborn, children Renea Osborn English and husband Charles of Nashville, Tennessee, Ronna Osborn Robbins and husband Brian of Austin, Texas, Dusty Osborn, Cody Osborn and wife Taylor, sister Beverly Norman and brother-in-law James all of Big Spring. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Dylan English, Paisley Osborn, Charlie English, and Jake Osborn as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Doc and Juana Osborn and his sister, Shirley Osborn Ezell.A life-long resident of Big Spring, Texas, Ron was born on May 27, 1946, to Doc and Juana Osborn, a business owner and homemaker respectively. He was immersed in a Christian environment that led him to become the man his family knew and loved. In 1967, he joined the armed forces and chose to serve as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he enrolled at the University of Texas in Austin and graduated from there in January of 1974 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. He remained a devoted Longhorn fan throughout his life.Ron was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend and soul mate, Glenna Sue Osborn, on July 1, 1972. Together with his wife, he raised his fourchildren with patience and humility. In 1982, Ron moved his young family to Big Spring, Texas where he built their home and soon after started an engineering corporation, Avantech. Together he and Glenna ran the operation as a family business, in which they employed many family members including his mother, his children, and several nieces and nephews. After 15 years, he sold the company to a large engineering firm, which continues to use the technology he invented. After selling the company, Ron embarked on several other successful business ventures the last of which included opening Southaven RV Park with his wife and children.His loved ones will dearly miss Ron and they will remember him as a truly righteous man. His family feels overwhelmingly blessed to have the time that they had with him. As a father, he provided a foundation of strength, wisdom and hope that his family is able to build their dreams upon. His devotion to Christ, generous spirit, and tremendous love for those around him will always be remembered.The family will have a visitation on Saturday, October 17, 2015 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Osborn family home. This will be a time for friends and family to celebrate Ron’s life and share memories of him. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Allen Buchanek Evangelistic Association, Inc., 1800 McCord Street, Longview, TX 75605.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
