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Kenneth W. “KO” Overton

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Kenneth W. “KO” Overton

Birth
New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana, USA
Death
19 Oct 2020 (aged 81)
New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Springfield, Posey County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Kenneth W. Overton (“KO”), 81, of New Harmony, Indiana, born March 21, 1939 to Harold W. and Pearl C. (Wilsey) Overton in rural New Harmony, Indiana, passed away October 19, 2020 at his home in New Harmony, Indiana.

He graduated from Poseyville High School in 1957. After graduating, Kenny worked at General Oil Field Supply and General Electric from 1970 until his retirement in 1993. Kenny was a devoted husband, father, pop and great-grandfather. After his retirement, Kenny enjoyed farming with the Wiley Brothers, messing around at his hobby farm, driving his tractor and four-wheeler. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his four-leg companion, Charlie. Kenny was an active member of the Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene, in New Harmony, Indiana.

Kenny is survived by his two daughters: Diana Mathews (Donnie) of New Harmony, Indiana and Kathy Hoehn (Matthew) of Houston, Texas; siblings: Galen (Maddy) Overton, Carolyn (Eddie) Martin and Marilyn (Dean) Straw; seven grandchildren: Sarah Mae, Drew, Clinton and Morgan Mathews and Ezekiel (Chloe), Luke and Jeremiah Hoehn; one great-grandchild: Hugo Hoehn and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years: Donna J. (Reinitz) Overton and his parents: Harold and Pearl Overton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana with burial in Old Beech Cemetery near New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the funeral home. Visitation and funeral services will be open to the public, but we ask that everyone wear a mask and respect social distancing, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Kenneth W. Overton (“KO”), 81, of New Harmony, Indiana, born March 21, 1939 to Harold W. and Pearl C. (Wilsey) Overton in rural New Harmony, Indiana, passed away October 19, 2020 at his home in New Harmony, Indiana.

He graduated from Poseyville High School in 1957. After graduating, Kenny worked at General Oil Field Supply and General Electric from 1970 until his retirement in 1993. Kenny was a devoted husband, father, pop and great-grandfather. After his retirement, Kenny enjoyed farming with the Wiley Brothers, messing around at his hobby farm, driving his tractor and four-wheeler. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his four-leg companion, Charlie. Kenny was an active member of the Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene, in New Harmony, Indiana.

Kenny is survived by his two daughters: Diana Mathews (Donnie) of New Harmony, Indiana and Kathy Hoehn (Matthew) of Houston, Texas; siblings: Galen (Maddy) Overton, Carolyn (Eddie) Martin and Marilyn (Dean) Straw; seven grandchildren: Sarah Mae, Drew, Clinton and Morgan Mathews and Ezekiel (Chloe), Luke and Jeremiah Hoehn; one great-grandchild: Hugo Hoehn and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years: Donna J. (Reinitz) Overton and his parents: Harold and Pearl Overton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana with burial in Old Beech Cemetery near New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the funeral home. Visitation and funeral services will be open to the public, but we ask that everyone wear a mask and respect social distancing, in accordance with CDC guidelines.


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  • Created by: Morris
  • Added: Oct 20, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217518291/kenneth_w-overton: accessed ), memorial page for Kenneth W. “KO” Overton (21 Mar 1939–19 Oct 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 217518291, citing Old Beech Cemetery, Springfield, Posey County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Morris (contributor 48601585).