Larry Avis Overton, 67, of Houston entered into rest June 24, 2020 at his residence.
Larry was born Jan. 10, 1953 in Winston County, on County Road 35 in a log cabin, to Willie and Pauline Brewer Overton. He graduated from Deerfield High School, Deerfield, Florida. He retired from Pilgrim’s Pride in Russellville after 20 years. Larry loved cruises, flea markets, yard sales and gospel music.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 29, 2020 from 5-6 p.m. at Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Double Springs, where services will be at 6 p.m. Brother Buford Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Larry is survived by his sons Sean (Erica) Overton and Steven Overton; grandchildren Stephane Nichols, Shelley Maury, Alura Nichols, Ashley Sims and Adam Overton; great-grandchildren Juliet Maury, Alana Maury, Jasmine Weill, Kerrie Weill, Sky Weill and Micheal Scott (due in December); brother Fredy Overton of Double Springs and Curtis Overton of Las Vegas; sister Doris Brookes of Double Springs; nephews Corey Overton and wife Angela, Jeffery Weiss, Ricky Overton and wife Taelor, Bryan Overton, and Richard Brookes and wife Naomi; nieces Juanita Woods Mobley and husband Allen, Jerice Chambers and husband Mike, and Stacee Overton and boyfriend Kevin Mitchell; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Pauline Overton and niece Brandi Overton.
In lieu of flowers, Larry requested donations be made to Alabama Children’s Hospital.
