Graham Lee Overton, Sr.

   Graham Lee Overton, Sr., 87, of 205 Ballahack Road, Hertford, NC, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Mr. Overton was born in Perquimans County on November 4, 1933, and was the son of the late William Martin Overton and Jessie Nellie Lilly Overton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Ruth Stallings and Margie Bundy; brothers, Don, Julian, Jesse, and Robert Overton; and by his granddaughter, Ashley Overton.

   A retired inspector with Ford Motor Company following 31 years of employment, he attended and enjoyed fellowship in Burgess Baptist Church. Other enjoyments included involvement with amateur radio, wood carving (especially ducks), and working with crafts. He was an Army veteran.

   Surviving is his wife of nearly 63 years, Gladys Copeland Overton; two sons, Doug Overton (fiancée, Shelia) of Camden and Graham Overton, Jr. (wife, Debbie) of Elizabeth City; a sister, Faye Reeves of Camden; a brother, Luther Overton of Hertford; a grandson, Brandon Overton (wife, Lauren); and great-grandson, Garrett Overton.

   Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, and will be conducted by Pastor Bill Thorn. Friends are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home immediately following the service. A private burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burgess Baptist Church, in care of Jerry Lane, 108 Carolina Avenue, Hertford, NC 27944.

   Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.