Bennie Ruben Osborne was born on February 14, 1938 in Surry County, Virginia to the late Willie and Louise Osborne. He attended L. P. Jackson Middle School but quickly began working on the farm alongside his parents and siblings. In his late 20's, Bennie relocated to Whippany, New Jersey where he got his first job. Bennie worked at the Whippany Paper Board Company for several years before beginning his career at General Motors Co. There he worked as an assemblyman building cars. While advancing his career, Bennie met and married the love of his life, Lucille Osborne. They raised both of their children in Montclair, New Jersey. Bennie retired in the early 2000's and continues to serve his community as a School Crossing Guard. He kept working until he could no longer do so. Bennie was a key figure in the lives of his grand and great grand children. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Bennie peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2023. Bennie was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, his son Ruben and siblings Arthur, Snapper, Hardy, Viester and Steve. Bennie is survived by his daughter, Diane Ashburn, last surviving sibling, Joseph Wardell Osborne, daughter-in-law Zul Zahiratu, Grandchildren Kcydiima, Kcykiiyu, Delton, Great-Grandchildren Kweli, Kiisaye, Khelile and Khelani, a host of nieces and nephews and an abundance of other relative and friends.