Thomas Washburn Ozbirn

Thomas Washburn Ozbirn

April 17, 2011

Thomas Washburn Ozbirn, of Florence, Ala. passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, Alabama.

Wash was preceded in death by his parents, William Harlie and Lina Richeson Ozbirn, twin brother William Isaac Ozbirn, and sister Sara Wilson Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gayle VanCleve Ozbirn, of Florence; son, Thomas Washburn Ozbirn, Jr. and wife, Michelle, of Birmingham; daughters Monica Ozbirn Waldon, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Paula Gayle Ozbirn, of Birmingham; grandchildren, Paul Thomas Ozbirn, James Stratt Byars IV and Harlie VanCleve Waldon.

Wash was born on February 16, 1925 in Russellville, Ala. He served as a bombardier, 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Corp during World War II. Following the war, he graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Engineering. He served as the Commander of Sigma Nu Fraternity while in college. He was employed by Reynolds Metals Company for 40 years until he retired in 1990. He was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church.  Visitation will be in the Parish Hall prior to the service from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence, Ala. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3 p.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Andrew C. Keyse and Rev. Thomas R. Osborne.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box M, Florence, Al 35631

Elkins Funeral Home, Florence, is assisting the family.