Bruce Overton

Bruce Overton

Bruce Overton Obituary

Published by CLOSED-Poindexter & McClure Funeral Home on Oct. 15, 2010.
Bruce Overton, 63 died on October 15, 2010. He married Bonita Cochran on July 8, 1967 and she survives. A daughter, Bridget, husband Clint Lawyer, grandchildren; Brian, Mattie, and Mackensie Lawyer, one brother, Byron, wife Sandy, Overton also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Overton, and his parents, George & Anna Laura Overton. Bruce was active in the Odon 1st. Christian Church. He worked 40 years at NSWC Crane and retired in 2007. He was a member of the American Legion, past board member for the Ketcham Nursing Home amd a mamber of the board for the Odon Comminty Building.

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