Oliver Overton

Oliver Roy Overton, 83, of Burleson, passed away on August 15, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney, Texas, under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Whitney. He will lie in state at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

Oliver was born on August 19, 1932, in Whitney, to Frances (Wallace) and Johnnie Overton. He graduated from Whitney High School in 1950. He began his career with Chance Vought in Grand Prairie and later worked for Bell Helicopter for more than 30 years prior to his retirement in 1994.

On February 17, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, La Jean Moore and she preceded him in death on January 14, 2011.

Oliver enjoyed working in his garden and woodworking in his “Dog House” as well as fishing and spending time with his family.

He had lived in Burleson for the last 39 years, was a member of Arlington Masonic Lodge and was of the Methodist Faith.

Also preceding him in death were his parents.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy; his son, Larry and wife, Kathi; grandsons, Brent and sweetheart, Katherine, and Blake and wife, Nancy; great-granddaughter, Abigail; and dear friends.

The family would like to especially thank the care givers at Compassionate Senior Service for providing outstanding, loving care for Roy during his final years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, TX 76028, Whitney Memorial Park, P.O. Box 889, Whitney, TX 76692 or the charity of one’s choice.