James William Overbey, 78, husband of Jeanna Duke Overbey, went home to his Heavenly Father on November 18, 2018. Born February 5, 1940 in Geneva, Illinois, he was the son of the late Hafford and Grace Morris Overbey. Jim later moved with his family to Detroit, Michigan. Jim worked at Manufacturer’s Bank in Detroit for about 20 years. In December, 1979, Jim moved to Noblesville, Indiana and worked at American Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis. From 1991 to 2003 Jim worked for Merchants National Bank/PNC and then Bank of America in their overseas division as the General Manager of Military Banking in Frankfort, Germany. Jim retired in 2003 and moved to Danville, Indiana. Jim was number seven of eight children and had a mischievous streak. He was known to often make jokes and play pranks on his friends and family members. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Hafford and Grace Overbey, his brothers Edward, Donald and Kenneth Overbey , and his sister Ruth Darling. Survivors other than his wife of 32 years include his children Dianna (Bart) Colvin, Indianapolis, IN; Dana (Dale) Garthus, Saint John, IN; Kenneth (Mara) Overbey, Chicago, IL; Lauren Overbey, Danville, IN; four grandsons Kai, Kaz and Keanu Overbey and Ayden Land; three siblings Dale (Doris) Overbey, Mary Jane Gibbs and Sue (Bob) Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15 at West Bridge Church, Danville IN, with a memorial service immediately following.
L. Duncan says
Dear Overbey Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Death is not easy to accept, much less to cope with. It’s comforting to know that Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah understands your pain. He promises us that “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither morning nor outcry nor pain any more..” (Revelation 21:4) He promises to return our loved ones who have passed. (Acts 24:15) To learn more about God and his loving purpose for us please visit JW.org.
Deanna M Duke says
My heart felt condolences to all of Jim’s loved ones. To say he had a mischievous streak is an understatement. I always smile when I remember the jokes he told and pranks he pulled. His sense of humor was out-matched by his generosity, and he will be sorely missed.
Kathy Roler says
I am so sorry for your loss, and even I did not know your dad personally, I know you Dianna , Dana and Ken through your mother. You are all very wonderful children to carry on the legacy of your father. My prayers are with your entire family at this time.