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Isaiah B
May 14, 2023 | Family
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May 11, 1906 – Dec 27, 2018 (Age 112)
Richard A. Overton, age 112, the oldest living WWII Veteran died peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Bastrop County, Texas on May 11, 1906 to Gentry Overton Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Franklin. He lived most of his young life in Creedmoor, community...
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Rest in Power Relative Isaiah
Isaiah B
May 14, 2023 | Family
Home Harper
November 07, 2020 | Edmond, OK | Significant_other
Thank You for your service. Thank you for showing us the way to a long life. I wish you infinite joy and peace in the presence of our Savior and Lord, Jesus.
KIMBERLEY NORRIS-JONES
August 02, 2020 | Columbia, SC
Sir, we American citizens are indebted to you for serving this country in a time of great need. I appreciate your service. I wish you eternal peace and love in the presence of the LORD Jesus.
Nellie Dailey
July 09, 2020 | Flat Rock, MI
RIP Mr. Overton ✝
Thanks for your service in our American military. I never knew you but from one veteran to another veteran thank you and all others for your effort and victory in world war 2. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Overton for your loss.
Joe DeHoyos
In West Texas
Joe DeHoyos
June 15, 2020
Sir, As a Veteran myself I have e great admiration for anyone that puts on our Nations uniform. As a White Veteran My Admiration for you and other Black Americans runs So much Deeper.
I have taught My Son's and Grandchildren that Men such as yourself sacrificed in other areas as well. You were willing to Fight and if necessary Die for The Ideals of the Declaration of Independence that said ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL , Yet at that time that wasn't so in our Nation. Black Men who were...
Jerry Meek
May 17, 2020 | Ashland, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2020
Your life is and will be an inspiration to many,rest in peace.
December 23, 2019
Elizabeth A. Overstreet
December 18, 2019 | Texaco, TX | Military