"I am so sorry to read of your loss in the newspaper today. I was just thinking a few days ago of the 50 + years ago I became aquainted with Jim at Dencil & Margaret's farm and his horseshoe pitching at "Flinnville". My sympathy is with you and my best wishes to you at this time."
In loving memory of
James A. Overton
November 16, 1923 - May 22, 2009
James Overton, age 85, of Odon, passed away on Friday at 9:53 PM at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1923 in Daviess County to Alonzo and Effie (Flinn) Overton. He had attended Odon schools, was a US Army Veteran, and was a retired self employed farmer. He was a member of the Frady Memorial United Methodist Church where he served as a past Sunday School Superintendent. He is survived by his wife Camilla 'Millie" (Beasley) Overton whom he married on October 26, 1960; four sisters, Maxine Hulse of California, Naomi Hoover of Arizona, Mary Holland of Odon, and Patty Hinkle of Washington; two brothers, Keith Overton of Peru, Indiana, and Carl of Indianapolis; two nieces that had lived with him, Alice Ann Simmons of Plainville and Cathern Nellist of Elkhart; grand nephews, Matthew Simmons of Bloomfield, Brian Simmons of Monroe City, Bradley Nellist of Greenwood, Michael Nellist of Elkhart; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Howard Lee Overton; one sister Ruth Barnett. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Frady Memorial United Methodist Church in Raglesville with Pastor Bill Talbott officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday at the Church and from 9 to service time on Wednesday at the Church. Memorial Donations may be made to Frady Memorial United Methodist Church or Todd Beasley Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be made online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"Millie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Millie,So sorry about Jim. Wish I could have made it to lunch last week. Sure wanted to see everyone again. Can't make it tomorrow either, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. We are sending our deepest sympathy. Mick & Deanna ( Roark ) Rooney"
"I want to share my condolence with the Ant Millie over the loss of Uncle Jim.I have known Uncle Jim for nearly 5 years, he was a great lively person to be around.I wish I could help in this time of grief.Please be strong."
"Millie, I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss. Warmest regards. Debbi"
"Millie, sorry to hear about Jim,we wish we could help in your time of grief, you have our sympathy."