Melvin Albert "Jake" Overstreet

Melvin Albert "Jake" Overstreet obituary, Huddleston, VA

Melvin Albert "Jake" Overstreet

Melvin Overstreet Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on May 2, 2025.
Melvin Albert "Jake" Overstreet, 98 of Bedford passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Cardinal Senior Living. He was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1926 in Bedford, a son of the late William A. Overstreet and Mary Milton Overstreet. He was also preceded in death by 12 siblings. He was a member of Hickory Grove Community Church and a Veteran of the U.S Army having served in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Kathleen Holland Overstreet; his sons, Tommy R. Overstreet and Steven W. Overstreet (Jeanette); his grandsons, Ryan A. Overstreet (Mary Beth) and Morgan H. Overstreet; his granddaughter, Leigh A. Rittenhouse (Brian); great-granddaughter, Ana Rose Rittenhouse and great-grandson, Beau Rittenhouse.
Those wishing to make memorial donations, please consider Hickory Grove Community Church, 2607 Triggs Road, Bedford, VA. 24523.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. William Clark officiating. There is no visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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