James Willard Overton

James Willard Overton of Collinwood, TN was born November 30, 1927 in Wayne Co., TN, the son of the late John W. and Mary Lou Haithcoat Overton. He was united in marriage to Iva Jane Harrison on July 20, 1948. and she preceded him in death on March 31, 1998.

Mr. Overton was retired from Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company.

Mr. Overton departed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 9 Months, 2 Days.

He is survived by a daughter, Ellen Overton Ayers and husband, Barry B. of Iuka, MS; grandchildren, James DeShawn Overton of Collinwood, TN and Joseph William Ayers of Iuka; great- grandchildren, Braylon Tyler Lee Overton, McKinley Dale Overton, and Chanler William Ayers; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Overton was preceded in death by a son, Roger Dale Overton; brothers, Don, Virgil, Billy, and Ray Overton; sisters, Nella Overton, Vergetta Staggs,and Mary Wallace.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel, Collinwood, Tennessee, with John E. Banks officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens, Collinwood, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors, Wayne County, directing. Pallbearers will be Joseph Ayers, Shawn Overton, Barry Ayers, Jerry Risner, Terry Hensley, and Donnie Overton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm and Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 1 pm until service time at the funeral home.