William Garland Overby


William “Bill” Garland Overby, 58, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. He was born in Mecklenburg County, to the late Wilson Garland Overby and Joyce Seate Tingen, who survives. Mr. Overby was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Rice Overby. He loved his family and friends. Mr. Overby also loved his motorcycles, enjoyed fishing, turkey hunting, and time on the lake. He was a member of Nelson Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his step-father, James Edward Tingen; three children, William Overby, Justin Overby, and Jessica Overby, all of Alton, his brothers and sisters, Pam Haskins and husband Jimmy, of Alton, Rhonda Shelley and husband Christian, Ricky Overby and wife Cheryl Overby, Sammy Overby and fiance Pam Mosier, all of Roxboro, and Kyle Overby and wife Dana, of Roxboro; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Brooks and White Chapel by the Rev. Norman Talley.

The family received friends Friday, Sept. 12, at the Brooks and White Funeral Home and other times at the home of Rhonda Shelley, 6419 Boston Road.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Person County Unit, P.O. Box 165, Roxboro, NC 27573.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

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