Carl Clifton Overturf , 90, of Buckner, IL passed away August 4, 2015 at his home.
Carl was born October 29, 1924, the son of Willie Overturf and Flora (Smith) Overturf.
He was a retired coal miner and also operated Overturf Service and Sales in Buckner for many years. He was a member of the UMWA.
Carl was an Army veteran and served in World War II.
He married LaVaughn (Talley) Overturf on Nov. 28, 1950 and she preceded him in death on May 22, 2014.
Carl is survived by his children, Jerry and Rita Overturf, of Buckner, Janice Overturf, of Buckner and Dennis and Karen Overturf, of Sherman, IL.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Carla Hammonds, Stephen Overturf, Tammy Enlow, Michelle VanHoorebeke, Angelique Overturf, Jennifer Overturf, Charlotte Overturf, Ashley Overturf;15 great-grandchildren; sisters Wanda Lee Vleminck, Bradford, PA and Ina Mae Heisner, Bisbee, AZ.
He was preceded in death by hisarents, wife, one daughter Karen Sue Overturf, one sister Thelma Smothers, and three brothers Opal Overturf, Loran Overturf and Kenneth Overturf.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL with the Rev. Donnie Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Knight Cemetery in Buckner.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Speak Your Mind
You must be logged in to post a comment.