03/08/16 — ROBERT J. OVERMAN SR.

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ROBERT J. OVERMAN SR.

Oct. 28, 1922-March 6, 2016

Robert Jarrell Overman Sr., 93, Dudley, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2016.

He is survived by a son, the Rev. Richard "Carroll" Overman and his wife, Ann, of Kenly; two sisters, Lucille Grady of Dudley and Emmiline Johnson of Goldsboro; four grandchildren, Andrew Overman and his wife, Beth, Robert J. Overman III., Chris Overman and his wife, Dawn, and Amy O. Register and her husband, Chip; seven great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Mary A. Overman of Mount Olive.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Aaron and Bell Dunn Overman; his wife, Glennie Grady; a brother, Aaron Overman; and a son, Robert Jarrell Overman Jr.

Robert was retired with Civil Service, were he served as a fire inspector at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.

He also served in the Army, and was a World War II veteran.

He was a longtime member at May's Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Dudley, and was involved in the American Legion Post.

A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, March 9, at noon at May's Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Jeff Daughtry will officiate the service, followed by a time of visitation and sharing with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church, located at 3831 U.S 117 Alternate, Dudley, N.C., 28333.

A service of Tyndall Funeral Home.

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Published in Obituaries on March 8, 2016 1:49 PM