James I. Osborne, 79, of Lakewood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday August 10, 2012 at home. He was a clerk and letter carrier for the Ocean Grove Post Office from 1957 until 1988. After retiring from the Post Office, he worked as a courier for Central Jersey Bank and then the Asbury Park Press for 13 years. Mr. Osborne served in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 until 1955. He was a member of the Washington Fire Company of the Ocean Grove Fire Department, having held the positions of Secretary, First Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant and Captain. Born in Ocean Grove, he lived in the shore area all of his life. He made friends wherever he went and he will be missed. Surviving are his sister, Carolyn Carpenter of Ocean Grove and the Schollenberger family who had been a part of his life for over 30 years. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A graveside service and inurnment will be held on Friday at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan.