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I knew Dabney through my daughter. He was a very quiet and caring man. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends.
William Hankison
November 07, 2010 | Dunnsville, VA
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Obituary
OVERTON, Dabney III, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Dabney was born on July 31, 1963 and grew up in Essex County, Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hannah Spencer Haile Overton and infant brother, Charles. Dabney is a graduate of Aylett Country Day School, St. Christopher's School, and Washington and Lee University. At 13, he served as a page for the General Assembly of Virginia. Following college, he worked as a financial consultant and more recently as a consultant for Terrestar Networks. He was an avid sailor who was active in the Fishing Bay Yacht Club and raced with the crew of La Maga. His other passion was his beloved dogs. Dabney is survived by his sister, Hannah Overton; and nieces Emma and Lizzie Schmidt, all of Tappahannock; a half-sister Mallory Overton McKendry of Jacksonville, Fla.; and his father, Dabney Overton Jr. of Harrisonburg. He was loved by many for his gentle nature and loyalty. Dabney will be missed by a wide range of supportive friends and family. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Miller's Tavern, Va. on Sunday, November 22nd at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dabney's memory to Aylett Country Day School, P.O. Box 70, Millers Tavern, Va.; St. Christopher's School, 711 St. Christopher's Road, Richmond, Va. 23226; or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 1108 E. Main St. Suite 1600, Richmond, Va. 23219.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Dabney will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. I have shared a memorial tribute I wrote about Dabney with all who've asked. If you would like a copy via email, please let me know.
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JC Cummings
March 13, 2010 | Westport, MA
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I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of Dabney's passing. We lived in the same neighborhood a few years back and after meeting at the Dog Park, spent some great time together running, kayaking and meeting for a few cold ones at Melitos. I will always remember Dabney's love of animals, nature and good music. He was the first one to introduce me to kayaking from Aylett to Walkerton on the Mattaponi. I'm so saddened to here the news but I know that Dabney is walking his dogs in the park...
Brennan Mills
February 14, 2010
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To the Overton Family,
We are sorry to hear of Dabney's loss. He was our neighbor on Kensington Ave. for a few years. We shared a love for our dogs and Bandy Field. We would make sure Shadow stayed on the front step after she jumped the back fence and he was there for our daughters first birthday party. It is crazy to think that someone this young is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
LaRuffa Family
November 28, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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Dear Overton Family and Friends of Dabney,
Dabney was truly a special guy. From the day we first met (as freshmen roommates in college) forward his big heart and enthusiasm for life were present in everything he did. It is obvious that he has touched many through the years ... and that his kind, gentle, good humored spirit blessed us all. We are all fortunate to have had Dabney in our lives and he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Dabney's family and to all of the...
George Seavy
November 21, 2009 | Harleysville, PA
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To the Overton's; Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. I am so sorry to hear the news. I was privileged to know Dabney at W&L and as a fraternity brother at LXA. I remember many lively discussions with Cabell and Dabney about the history of Virginia and North Carolina. This was usually on a road trip up or down the Valley. Those were great times. He was a Southern Gentleman and true Virginian who touched the hearts of many.
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Warren B. Watkins, III
November 21, 2009 | Warrenton, VA
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To the Overton Family and friends of Dabney:
Just a short note from the Bandy Field guy with the wide-brimmed hat: Dabney was always kind. courteous and friendly and lots of fun, as were his dogs. That is important and something that I appreciated very much after a day's work. I think that the whole Bandy Field crowd, (both two-legged and four-legged), feels that way. I offer my sympathy for your loss.
God Bless you at this time,
Bryan Byrne
November 18, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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I first met Dabney in the fall of 1972 when he was in fourth grade at Aylett Country Day School. The best memory is of riding camp the following summer when Dabney and a friend opted for motorcycle helmets rather than riding hard hats. Does anybody remember that?
Dabney will always have a special place in our hearts. The Aylett Alumni Association sends its heartfelt love and sympathy.
Judy Allen, ACDS Alumni Director
November 17, 2009
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I will miss Dabney greatly, having spent hours drinking coffee & talking with him; a kind, gentle soul who made the world a better place and who always had time for people in his life. Sending a prayer to all his family & friends,
John Heyser
John Heyser
November 16, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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