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Rev. Rowena Lee
October 20, 2009
To Sis. Overton, Cynthia, Tony & the Overton Family:
It grieved my heart to hear of your loss. My prayers are with each of you that God will continue to give you the strength needed to go on day after day knowing that we will see Rev. Overton again on the other side. Be encouraged.
Because of Calvary,
Danny Ransey
October 16, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passsing of Rev. Overton. He was truly a wonderful man who always carried himself in a godly manner. Your family will be in may prayers. Pastor D.E.Ransey
Twana KIGHT
October 14, 2009
DeVaughn and family only time will heal the hurt and pain, God will dry your tears and love and good memories will keep you all strong.
October 14, 2009
To Mrs. Overton and the entire Family. May God Bless you in this your time a greatest need. I knew Pastor Overton as a great soul and friend. I would lood forward to seeing him whenever I came to the Toledo area. We will all miss his wonderful smile and kind humor. We have lost a great Oak in the tall timber of God Great Army. May God continue to bless your hearts and bring you confort and peace.
Dr. H. Frank Taylor, Tabernacle MBC, Lima, Ohio
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Schylar Meadows
October 14, 2009
To DeVaughn and the Overton family:
Your family is in my thoughts at this time. In our generation we were fortunate to know our fathers and grow up with their influence. The greatest legacy of all is continuing the tradition of a strong family. Blessings unto all of you.
Melody Coates-Dunbar
October 13, 2009
To the Overton family; which I have considered my family for many years. I send my condolences DeVaughn, Tony, Eric, Cynthia, Marteesha, and Mrs. Overton. I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of my spiritual father and former pastor. I loved Rev. Overton very dearly and it was him that taught my spirituality and christianity to the point where as a teenager; I could understand it. I love him for that and his legacy and memory will forever live in my heart.
Babette Isom-Powe
October 12, 2009
Overton family
At this Difficult Time
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
I will always hold my mermories of Rev. Overton close to my heart.
He will be missed dearly.
Babette Isom-Powe
Sheree Madison-Emery
October 12, 2009
May you lean on the Lord during your time of sorrow. He will comfort you and be with you. You are in our prayers.
The Madison Family
Danette Isom
October 12, 2009
Our thought and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Isom Family,
October 12, 2009
Cynthia and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Father's passing. We all know that he is now in a better place with no more pain. Please Take Care of yourselves.
Ray Goins
Virginia (Ginny) Reasonover
October 11, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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October 10, 2009
IM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.
YOUR LOVING
COUSIN,NOODIE
patricia barry
October 10, 2009
I Love you all .just like Family with my Father and Rev.Overton being the best of friends I look to him as my 2nd Father thank you for let our family be a part of your family God Bless you all .Love Patricia Barry& family. Atl.g.a
PATRICIA BARRY
October 10, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kevin Stewart
October 10, 2009
Eric, Devaughn & Mrs Overton I would like to wish my condolences to you and your family and pray that GOD will heal and strengthen you during this time. May you keep the good memories of Mr. Overton and your heart forever, my prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Overton.
Jerome King
October 10, 2009
Tony & Spoon
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was good man and you should be very proud of his life. I remember him well during the time I went to NEW PROSPECT Maay God bless you and your family throughout these tough times.
Sherry Reed
October 10, 2009
Anthony,
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sherry
cardell mallett
October 10, 2009
Dear Overton Family;
God has seen to take another one of his child home with him. Rev.Overton was and will always be a great man of God, one who was loving, kind and sweet who always would greet you with a smile. Sorry That I can't be with you ,but my prayers are with you.
May God Bless and keep you in his care.
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