Joe Overstreet

1933 - 2019

Joe Overstreet

1933 - 2019

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

Joe Overstreet Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2019.
Joe Overstreet was a painter who was an important figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He brought attention to important social issues through his powerful paintings such as Strange Fruit. The abstract painting was about the 1964 murders in Mississippi of three civil rights workers, James Cheney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. He co-founded NYC’s Kenkeleba House, an art space dedicated to showcasing the work of historically marginalized artists and communities. His work was recently featured in 2017 in an exhibit titled, “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power,” which originated at the Tate Modern in London and then traveled to New York City.

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August 19, 2019

My condolences as you cope with the loss of your dear loved one. Our prayer is that you find comfort and hope during this trying time.

July 4, 2019

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for his contribution to the arts and history. May you find comfort and strength in God during this time of sorrow.

Bukki P

June 27, 2019

My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Joe Overstreet. He did affected lives with his paintings. And will continue to in Gods new world which is part of "Our Lords Prayer".

Andrea Tolbert

June 18, 2019

Thanks for leading the way.

Jeanette McGhee

June 18, 2019

May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant the family hope and peace during this time of sorrow and sadness. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

June 17, 2019

Mr. Overstreet tried to make a difference in his own way and it is much appreciated. Until God ends all injustice may his spirit be with the family.

June 17, 2019

Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Joe. Condolences to his family.

June 16, 2019

Joe haved lived a long life and touched the heart of many through work mydeepest condolence. 2 cor 1 :23

Sue Ann

June 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 13, 2019

So deeply sorry about your loss. Mr. Overstreet was a very talented man, he will be missed greatly. May his memories filled your heart. Thoughts and prayers.

Valenda Newell

June 13, 2019

Ones art was and forever will be MONUMENTAL to us (black folks), never has there been a man who touched our hearts like Mr. Overstreet. Through his artwork he shared our pains as well as triumphs...remarkably talented individual. I will always remember ones beautiful ART....PRAYERS to the family...MUCH LOVE ❤

Valerie Vakentine

June 13, 2019

I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. Overstreet. He was a truly talented artist. May Jehovah comfort his family at this difficult time.

Faye Matlock

June 13, 2019

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family, and friends of Joe Overstreet. We can all be encouraged by the words of 2 Thessalonians 2: 16,17 God gave us everlasting comfort, and good hope, as we mourn the death of our loved ones. May God give you get the strength to cope during this most difficult time of your life.

Pamela

June 13, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, my prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. I have gained much comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same.

D Hamilton

June 13, 2019

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of such a creative, caring and cognitive man, Joe Overstreet. May you have comfort and hope, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 as you mourn the loss and cherish the enduring and impactful memories memories of your dear loved one, Joe Overstreet.

D B

June 13, 2019

The comfort of having had a person like him may be taken away, but the knowledge of having had him here will never be. May God's love and his peace help to comfort and strength the family and friends during this difficult time of loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

BJ

June 13, 2019

I was deeply sadden to learn of the death of Mr. Overstreet, he was a very talented person and influenced the lives of so many artists, both young and old. May his memories live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, as you are comforted by the God of all comfort and in knowing others are thinking about you and your family at this difficult time.

Ac.

June 13, 2019

May your soul be place in heaven gallery brother Overstreet, my prayers and heartfielt condolences. given to all.

June 12, 2019

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

June 12, 2019

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

Sandra Silver

June 12, 2019

So grateful that we managed to catch 'Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, a landmark exhibition at the Tate Modern - May he rest in eternal peace x

June 12, 2019

May the God of comfort sustain your family during these challenging times.

June 12, 2019

May the Father of tender mercies be with you.

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