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Billy was born on September 14th, 1948 to his parents, William Keith Overton Sr. and Pauline (Suter) Overton, in Prescott, AZ. Billy graduated from Prescott High School in 1966. After high school, he joined the Arizona National Guard and then went to AZ Western College for two years. He then went to ASU and completed his Master Degree at NAU.
After graduation, Billy taught Physical Education at Chino Valley High School for 15 years, and later went on to own a food distribution business.
He loved fast pitch softball. Billy played and competed with several teams in the late 1960's and 70's. He played for Al Crawford Motors, Lamb Chevrolet, Hayes Petty and Sportsman's Enterprise. He played in several world tournaments was All American in 1975 while playing for Lamb Chevrolet. He loved to hunt and fish with both his family, and some of the best life long friends a guy could have. He will be missed.
He is survived by his son Aaron Overton, daughter Ashley and Ben Buchanan, his six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren and his sister Donna Roby.
Services will be held on July 12th, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff's Posse House
1495 S Sheriffs Posse Trail, Prescott AZ
The family would like to thank the staff at Hampton Funeral Home and Dave Phare for everything.
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Agnes Valenzuela
July 31, 2025
RIP Billy, everything is ok now. You´ll be missed.
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Michele A Russo
June 6, 2025
I was so sad to hear of Burt's passing. Many fond memories of earlier days. RIP Jolly Boy. Michele Russo
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