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Ernest Overman Jr. Obituary


BURLINGTON - Mr. Ernest Harrison "Harry" Overman Jr., 67, of 616 Delaware Avenue, Burlington died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 6:42 a.m. following four days of critical illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mary Mann Overman, who survives and the son of Ernest H. Overman Sr. and Myrtle Allen Overman, both deceased. He was a retired drywall finisher.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Penny Rodriguez and husband Manuel of Burlington, Mrs. Pamela Jean Maness and husband Wayne of Graham and Ms. Heather Jennings of Burlington; two sons, Mr. Darrell Wayne Overman of Burlington and Mr. Dennis "Bo" Overman and wife Tracey of Burlington; four brothers, Mr. Billy Overman of Graham, Mr. Ralph Overman and wife Elaine of Burlington, Mr. Jimmy Overman and wife Blanche of Burlington and Mr. Donnie Overman and wife Linda of Greensboro; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Hall and husband Jim of Graham and Mrs. Betty Warren and husband Clyde "June" of Burlington; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Perry, Carrie Guinn and Margaret Riley; and five brothers, Vernell, John, Ervin, Bobby and George Overman.
A graveside service will be conducted at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Odell McBride and the Rev. Jim Hall.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
Condolences may be offered to www.richandthompson.com.

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Published by TheTimesNews.com from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2010.

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Pat

November 24, 2010

Uncle Harry, I will miss you dearly and love you always. You will bring a smile to all in heaven.

November 23, 2010

May God bless your family at this time of loss and sorrow, Harry was a dear friend to all of us at Joel Davis Insurance and he will be greatly missed. Joel Davis and staff

Buddy Pruitt

November 23, 2010

May God Bless you and comfort you through this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy, Richard ( Buddy ), Carnell, Randy, and Patricia Pruitt

Tracey Overman

November 23, 2010

In loving memory of a Father-In-Law who always kept me laughing and had a heart of gold. Keep them smiling, Harry! With Love and Peace,

November 23, 2010

we are sorry to hear of the passing of Harry, we have known most of the family for many years, god bless you,remember that God can comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Don And Betty Alford

Elaine Hart

November 22, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

James& ANNA Stone

November 22, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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