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Garland Overfelt Obituary
May 24, 1961 - January 31, 2024
Garland H. Overfelt, Jr. (Junior) age 62 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1961 in Roanoke, Virginia to Garland H. Overfelt, Sr. and Lois B. Overfelt. He worked in the Sheet Metal trade for most of his life. He also enjoyed hosting Karaoke at various night clubs in the Roanoke area where he could be found singing songs by his favorite artist Alan Jackson. Junior loved to tinker and work on vehicles. There was not a single problem that he couldn't tackle when it came to working on cars as well as body work. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the lottery as well as chatting with friends and family. He especially enjoyed the large family gatherings where he could regale in stories of childhood. Throughout his life he raised goats and chickens as well as many cats and dogs. His best, faithful friend pup - Bella will surely miss his love and head pats. He was preceded in death by his father Garland H. Overfelt, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his Mother, Lois Overfelt; Brothers and Sisters Rob (Melonie) Overfelt, Greg Overfelt, Carla (Scott ) Keegan and Lori (Tim) Brown; Children: Sam (Celisa) Overfelt and Courtney (Gary) Kelly, step daughter Mandy Gibson and her fiancé Todd Croy; his grandchildren: Jakoby, Connor, Aiden, Silas, Christian, Logan, Ezra and soon to arrive Serenity. He is also survived by many favorite nieces and nephews. Junior never met a stranger and looked for the best in everyone.
His final wishes were to be cremated and have his cremains scattered in the Ocean. Memorial services will be private.
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Samantha Overfelt Kelly
January 31, 2025
Samantha Overfelt Kelly
January 31, 2025
Today marks a year you have been freed from all your pain and suffering. Within that year dad, lot has changed. I miss you everyday. Serenity make not got to meet you in person but she wakes up everyday seeing a picture of her grandpa. She has curly hair like you did when you was a baby. She loves to dance and loves music just like her grandpa. We all miss you here but we also know your at peace and are somewhere listening to music, fishing, or working on a greater plan. I love you dad. Lighting a candle in your memory tonight. I was gonna come to your marker but just like last year another virus has hit us.
Harry and Pat Lucas
February 6, 2024
Harry and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for your family!
Samantha Kelly
February 6, 2024
Dad, I love you and miss you so very much a lot. You are at peace now, not suffering or in pain anymore. You will always be my hero, you fought a battle that many of us couldn't imagine to go through but you did it like a true soldier. I will always remember being by your side till the very end and cherish the memories we got to make. When I asked what you was looking at and you told me Y-O-U. It will always stick with me for the rest of my life. Fly high in heaven dad. I love you and your grandkids love you so very much a lot. Serenity and you finally got to meet. You got to meet her before I did and she was the granddaughter you always wanted. She will forever be grateful for your first name as her middle name.
Teddy
February 4, 2024
Countless memories. Junior was always kind. Treated me like one of his brothers. Stayed with the family so much over my childhood. I would cry when I had to leave. He is now in good hands. Our Father in Heaven. Praying for all the people that had the pleasure of being part of his life
Stclair Brenda
February 4, 2024
Bless you and your family
Brenda west
February 3, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Prayers for all.
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