Richard Dibrell Overton, III, 55, of Smiths Station, Ala. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ga. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus with the Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards officiating. Interment will …
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Richard Dibrell Overton, III, 55, of Smiths Station, Ala. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ga.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus with the Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Richard was born August 23, 1962 in Montgomery, Ala., to the late Richard Dibrell Overton, Jr., and Sally Jane Holt Minter. He served as a claims specialist for Aflac for more than 10 years. He enjoyed reading and quiet time, but his greatest love was spending time with his daughter, Lani. He was raised in the Episcopal Church but was a member of Golden Acres Baptist Church in Phenix City, where he was ordained as a deacon.
He survived by his beloved daughter, Lansdon “Lani” Overton of Smiths Station; mother of his daughter, Amy Lansdon Overton of Smiths Station; his stepfather, William R. Minter of Jackson, Miss.; one brother, Jefferson Foster; one sister, Patti Overton Kennedy of Columbus; an aunt, Bev Overton of St. Petersburg, Fla., several nieces and nephews, and other loving extended family, and many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, 5550 West Executive Drive Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33609 or on nationalpcf.org/memorial-honorary.
VScott
left a message on March 20, 2018:
My condolences to the Overton family and friend. It is a painful thing to lose a precious love one in death. Even Jesus wept when Lazarus died (John 11:35). Our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel. He did not purpose his human family to get sick and die, but to live and enjoy life forever. This is still his purpose (Psalms 37:11, 29). He calls death an enemy that will be removed forever along with all pain and suffering__ 1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” ”And no resident will say, “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Notice his promise to awaken all those in the memorial tombs from asleep in death¬__ Isaiah 26:19 “Your dead will rise ...Awake and shout joyfully you residents in the dust! ...the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." What a delight it will be to see them again! Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.
Peggy B.
left a message on March 20, 2018:
Lani & Amy,
Words will never be able to express not only my deepest sympathy but also my gratitude for the trust placed in me by both of you as well as Ric. The short time I had to get to know him was such a blessing to me and I will cherish the memories I have. I already miss the laughs and my "love" notes as I like to called them. But I know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and at peace. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. To Ric... Go rest high on that mountain my brother. You will be missed by many. I find comfort in knowing that through the blood of Christ, we will meet again!
Words will never be able to express not only my deepest sympathy but also my gratitude for the trust placed in me by both of you as well as Ric. The short time I had to get to know him was such a blessing to me and I will cherish the memories I have. I already miss the laughs and my "love" notes as I like to called them. But I know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and at peace. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. To Ric... Go rest high on that mountain my brother. You will be missed by many. I find comfort in knowing that through the blood of Christ, we will meet again!
Donna Dexter
left a message on March 20, 2018:
My deepest sympathies to the family. Richard was a treasured member of our work family and is sorely missed.В Ecclesiastes3:1-4В " For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.."В We know God has his own timeline, but it feels much to short for us.В Rest in peace my friend.
Lisa Evans Dekle
left a message on March 19, 2018:
Praying God wraps you in his loving arms of comfort during the loss of your loved one. Ric was a very special man who enjoyed life and making others laugh. He could always brighten my gloomy days. His first response was, " you want some Krystals and a chocolate milk shake?" And of course the answer was always, " yes. " We always had fun no matter what auction we were working. Your free of pain sweet man. RIP and fly high on that mountain.В Lisa Evans Dekle and Family
Lee Hatcher
left a message on March 19, 2018:
I called him Tiny... In the mid 1970sВ his dad Richard and my mom Anne married and created the yours/mine/ours thing with a baby sister we nicknamed "Pattipoo".В We were immediately brothers and sisters and never gave a thought to "step".. or "half"... just loved one another. WE miss you Tiny.. my brother... Godspeed!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
J Doheny
left a message on March 19, 2018:
I worked with Richard many years ago at Anderson-Little in Peachtree Mall. He was a great guy, great personality and had an awesome sense of humor. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I wish his loved ones peace at this time.
Angela Thomas
left a message on March 19, 2018:
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
DC
left a message on March 19, 2018:
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you as you draw close to him. James 4:8
Anne Evans
left a message on March 19, 2018:
With Our deepest love, we wish Ric peace as he joins our Heavenly Father. Our precious memories of him being raised in our home filled with joy and laughter with his sister Patti Overton KennedyВ and his stepbrother Lee Hatcher. He was deeply loved and adored with a full happy family life. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all .My love has always been with him.His Stepmother, Anne OvertonВ
Angie Hardy
left a message on March 19, 2018:
My heart goes out to Rick' s family. I had the joy of working with him when he worked for my Daddy's auction company. He was a caring person and full of life and could always brighten your day when you were down. Fly high Rick and I hope all can have peace knowing you are with our Lord and Savior now.
E Blair
left a message on March 18, 2018:
To family and friends my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. May the God of comfort and tender mercies sustain you during this most difficult time.В
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May you find comfort in the hope of the resurrection found in the Scriptures at John 5:28,29 where Jesus promised that there's going to be a resurrection of all those in the grave and they will hear his voice and come out.В
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May you find comfort in the hope of the resurrection found in the Scriptures at John 5:28,29 where Jesus promised that there's going to be a resurrection of all those in the grave and they will hear his voice and come out.В
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VScott
left a message on March 20, 2018:
My condolences to the Overton family and friend. It is a painful thing to lose a precious love one in death. Even Jesus wept when Lazarus died (John 11:35). Our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel. He did not purpose his human family to get sick and die, but to live and enjoy life forever. This is still his purpose (Psalms 37:11, 29). He calls death an enemy that will be removed forever along with all pain and suffering__ 1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” ”And no resident will say, “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Notice his promise to awaken all those in the memorial tombs from asleep in death¬__ Isaiah 26:19 “Your dead will rise ...Awake and shout joyfully you residents in the dust! ...the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." What a delight it will be to see them again! Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.
Peggy B.
left a message on March 20, 2018:
Lani & Amy,
Words will never be able to express not only my deepest sympathy but also my gratitude for the trust placed in me by both of you as well as Ric. The short time I had to get to know him was such a blessing to me and I will cherish the memories I have. I already miss the laughs and my "love" notes as I like to called them. But I know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and at peace. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. To Ric... Go rest high on that mountain my brother. You will be missed by many. I find comfort in knowing that through the blood of Christ, we will meet again!
Words will never be able to express not only my deepest sympathy but also my gratitude for the trust placed in me by both of you as well as Ric. The short time I had to get to know him was such a blessing to me and I will cherish the memories I have. I already miss the laughs and my "love" notes as I like to called them. But I know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and at peace. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. To Ric... Go rest high on that mountain my brother. You will be missed by many. I find comfort in knowing that through the blood of Christ, we will meet again!
Donna Dexter
left a message on March 20, 2018:
My deepest sympathies to the family. Richard was a treasured member of our work family and is sorely missed.В Ecclesiastes3:1-4В " For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die.."В We know God has his own timeline, but it feels much to short for us.В Rest in peace my friend.
Lisa Evans Dekle
left a message on March 19, 2018:
Praying God wraps you in his loving arms of comfort during the loss of your loved one. Ric was a very special man who enjoyed life and making others laugh. He could always brighten my gloomy days. His first response was, " you want some Krystals and a chocolate milk shake?" And of course the answer was always, " yes. " We always had fun no matter what auction we were working. Your free of pain sweet man. RIP and fly high on that mountain.В Lisa Evans Dekle and Family
Lee Hatcher
left a message on March 19, 2018:
I called him Tiny... In the mid 1970sВ his dad Richard and my mom Anne married and created the yours/mine/ours thing with a baby sister we nicknamed "Pattipoo".В We were immediately brothers and sisters and never gave a thought to "step".. or "half"... just loved one another. WE miss you Tiny.. my brother... Godspeed!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
J Doheny
left a message on March 19, 2018:
I worked with Richard many years ago at Anderson-Little in Peachtree Mall. He was a great guy, great personality and had an awesome sense of humor. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I wish his loved ones peace at this time.
Angela Thomas
left a message on March 19, 2018:
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
DC
left a message on March 19, 2018:
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you as you draw close to him. James 4:8
Anne Evans
left a message on March 19, 2018:
With Our deepest love, we wish Ric peace as he joins our Heavenly Father. Our precious memories of him being raised in our home filled with joy and laughter with his sister Patti Overton KennedyВ and his stepbrother Lee Hatcher. He was deeply loved and adored with a full happy family life. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all .My love has always been with him.His Stepmother, Anne OvertonВ
Angie Hardy
left a message on March 19, 2018:
My heart goes out to Rick' s family. I had the joy of working with him when he worked for my Daddy's auction company. He was a caring person and full of life and could always brighten your day when you were down. Fly high Rick and I hope all can have peace knowing you are with our Lord and Savior now.
E Blair
left a message on March 18, 2018:
To family and friends my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. May the God of comfort and tender mercies sustain you during this most difficult time.В
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May you find comfort in the hope of the resurrection found in the Scriptures at John 5:28,29 where Jesus promised that there's going to be a resurrection of all those in the grave and they will hear his voice and come out.В
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May you find comfort in the hope of the resurrection found in the Scriptures at John 5:28,29 where Jesus promised that there's going to be a resurrection of all those in the grave and they will hear his voice and come out.В
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