txaviator
Well Known Member
My / our friend Bobby Osborne passed away from a heart attack back in February. (Bobby's Planes & Parts: Weatherford, TX)
I found out in a difficult way: I was leaving a voicemail for him on his recorder (asking if he had an O-200), when his wife picked up the phone- kind of in tears. I felt terrible when she told me the news, but of course I had no idea. The Osborne's were close friends of my grandparents back when they owned a private airport in Keller, TX. When Mrs. Osborne heard who I was (ie: the name recognition from knowing my grandparents) it seemed to lift her spirits a little bit.
My point to this, is that I wanted to let everyone know of this tragic news so that they aren't calling up to Bobby's and leaving messages like I unfortunately did. It just really seemed to upset his wife, and I can surely understand why. This was terribly sad news.
I am CERTAIN that hundreds of RV's are in the air as a direct result of either engines from Bobby, and/or parts. I have never seen so many engines in one place in my entire life. About two years ago Bobby sold out his engine business to a gentleman in Oklahoma. But for those who didn't know this sad news (and might have called Bobby), I just wanted to pass this along.
Tailwinds, Bobby! Rest in peace.
Take care,
I found out in a difficult way: I was leaving a voicemail for him on his recorder (asking if he had an O-200), when his wife picked up the phone- kind of in tears. I felt terrible when she told me the news, but of course I had no idea. The Osborne's were close friends of my grandparents back when they owned a private airport in Keller, TX. When Mrs. Osborne heard who I was (ie: the name recognition from knowing my grandparents) it seemed to lift her spirits a little bit.
My point to this, is that I wanted to let everyone know of this tragic news so that they aren't calling up to Bobby's and leaving messages like I unfortunately did. It just really seemed to upset his wife, and I can surely understand why. This was terribly sad news.
I am CERTAIN that hundreds of RV's are in the air as a direct result of either engines from Bobby, and/or parts. I have never seen so many engines in one place in my entire life. About two years ago Bobby sold out his engine business to a gentleman in Oklahoma. But for those who didn't know this sad news (and might have called Bobby), I just wanted to pass this along.
Tailwinds, Bobby! Rest in peace.
Take care,
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