Jerry Len Overturf-Buckner, IL

Jerry Len Overturf, 73, of Buckner, passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at the MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, TX.

He was born on April 25, 1948 in Benton, IL to Carl and Lavaughn (Talley) Overturf. He married Rita (Bateman) Overturf and she survives of Buckner.

He is also survived by his children Carla Hammonds and fiancé Phil Steinmetz of Coello, Tammy (Ron) Enlow of Elberfield, IN and Steven Overturf of Buckner; grandchildren Brittany Hammonds, Derick Hammonds, Cole Enlow and Madison Enlow; one sister Janice (Terry) Layne of West Frankfort, IL and one brother Dennis (Karen) Overturf of Springfield, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Karen Overturf.

Jerry served as a mechanic in the Army. He was also a coalminer and a farmer. He lived for his family and enjoyed every minute with them.

Funeral services for Jerry will be on Monday October 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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