Richard-Overton-Obituary

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Richard A. Overton

May 11, 1906 – Dec 27, 2018 (Age 112)

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BORN
May 11, 1906
DIED
December 27, 2018
AGE
112

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Cook-Walden Funeral Home Obituary

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

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.

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.

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

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...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Your life is and will be an inspiration to many,rest in peace.