Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJerry Hughes OVERBY 
3, Mrs. Elizabeth Snead Murray,3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.,3, Luther Martin Murray,470, Jerry Hughes Overby
3, Mrs. Elizabeth Snead Murray,3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.,3, Luther Martin Murray,470, Jerry Hughes OverbyBirthMar 20, 1942, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
DeathDec 22, 20073, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
ReligionMember Of Eastside Baptist Church, Mebane, NC3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
FlagsUS Air Force, US Military, Vietnam War
Obituary Online notes for Jerry Hughes OVERBY
12/26/2007
Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
MEBANE — Jerry Overby died December 22, after several years of battling lung disease.
Born March 20, 1942, in Hillsborough, Jerry was raised in Orange and Durham counties. He graduated from Hillsborough High School and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. As a Vietnam Veteran, Jerry spent 30 years in the Air Force, mainly in the JAG service and retired at the rank of MSGT. After retirement, Jerry joined the team of GE Mebane. He retired from GE in 2001. Jerry is a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Overby ; three children, Jerry D. Overby of Kannapolis, Linda O. Lopez and J. Overby , both of Laredo, Texas; a stepdaughter, Rachel Barbee; a stepson, Jeremy Barbee; and a grandchild, Erika Overby . Jerry is also survived by his father, Herman H. Overby Sr.; stepmother, Delores K. Stinson; two brothers, Thomas G. (Pete) Brown and Pete Overby ; three sisters, Linda B. Forrester, Donna O. Hall and Deborah O. Davies; as well as 16 nieces and nephews.
Jerry is predeceased by his mother, Helen A. Brown; a stepsister, Kay Langley Slaughter; and three brothers, Larry H. Overby , Richard K. Kimbro and Roy N. Overby .
Jerry will lay in wake at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane on Thursday, December 27, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Jerry will receive full military honors in a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 28, at Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane, officiated by Pastor Chuck Perkins, followed by Graveside Rites at Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington.
Jerry’s incredible love of life and passionate spirituality made him unforgettable to those with whom he came into contact. His never-ending smile will be missed, but not forgotten.
Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign War, Mebane Chapter, in honor of Jerry’s love of his country and support of his military brothers and sisters, 301 E. Jackson St., Mebane, N.C., 27302. 3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.
MEBANE — Jerry Overby died December 22, after several years of battling lung disease.
Born March 20, 1942, in Hillsborough, Jerry was raised in Orange and Durham counties. He graduated from Hillsborough High School and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. As a Vietnam Veteran, Jerry spent 30 years in the Air Force, mainly in the JAG service and retired at the rank of MSGT. After retirement, Jerry joined the team of GE Mebane. He retired from GE in 2001. Jerry is a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Overby ; three children, Jerry D. Overby of Kannapolis, Linda O. Lopez and J. Overby , both of Laredo, Texas; a stepdaughter, Rachel Barbee; a stepson, Jeremy Barbee; and a grandchild, Erika Overby . Jerry is also survived by his father, Herman H. Overby Sr.; stepmother, Delores K. Stinson; two brothers, Thomas G. (Pete) Brown and Pete Overby ; three sisters, Linda B. Forrester, Donna O. Hall and Deborah O. Davies; as well as 16 nieces and nephews.
Jerry is predeceased by his mother, Helen A. Brown; a stepsister, Kay Langley Slaughter; and three brothers, Larry H. Overby , Richard K. Kimbro and Roy N. Overby .
Jerry will lay in wake at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane on Thursday, December 27, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Jerry will receive full military honors in a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 28, at Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane, officiated by Pastor Chuck Perkins, followed by Graveside Rites at Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington.
Jerry’s incredible love of life and passionate spirituality made him unforgettable to those with whom he came into contact. His never-ending smile will be missed, but not forgotten.
Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign War, Mebane Chapter, in honor of Jerry’s love of his country and support of his military brothers and sisters, 301 E. Jackson St., Mebane, N.C., 27302. 3, Jerry Hughes Overby Sr.