James Edward "Jimmy O." J. Overton's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

James Edward "Jimmy O." J. Overton

August 21, 1943 - September 24, 2025 (82 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

James Edward "Jimmy O." J. Overton's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

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James Edward "Jimmy O." J. Overton

August 21, 1943 - September 24, 2025 (82 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

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James Edward J. Overton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Edward J. Overton of Covington, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Overton and Icy Overton; and his sister Louise Miller. He is survived by: his wife Kerry Walker Overton; his son Heath Overton (Laramey Lawson) of Nashville; his siblings, Billie Jean Garrison (Ken) of Livingston, TX, Betty Sue Marchese (Joe) of Gaithersburg, MD and Charlie Overton (Cindy) of Covington; his siblings-in-law, Delyn Walker Matthews and Dr. Barret Matthews of Barretville; his nieces, Rebecca-Jayne Burnett (Jon) of Barretville and Annalyn Henderson (Chris) of Covington; and his nephew Barret Walker Matthews (Antionette) of Dallas, TX..

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either Covington Animal Rescue Effort (CARE), P.O. Box 415, Covington, TN 38019 or First Presbyterian Church, Covington, 403 S. Main St., Covington, TN 38019.

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Covington Funeral Home - Covington



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Sep 28

Visitation

First Presbyterian Church
403 S Main St, Covington, TN 38019

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Sep 28

Funeral service

First Presbyterian Church
403 S Main St, Covington, TN 38019

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Sep 28

Burial

R. H. Munford Cemetery

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