Mr. Donald Ralph Overton Sr., better known as “Buddy,” age 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday April 20, 2025, his 87th birthday. Buddy was born on April 20, 1938, in Brilliant, Alabama to Ralph and Sally Flippo Overton. A graduate of Brilliant High School in 1957, Buddy went on to serve his country for 4 years in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. It was there that he met the love of his life, Charlotte, and their connection resulted in a 62-year marriage filled with love. After his military service, Buddy worked as a butcher for Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville until his retirement. Outside of work, Buddy loved being outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and searching for arrowheads.
Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Overton, his 3 children, Don Overton (Janet), Sharon Evers (John), and Keith Overton, his grandchildren, Shelby Rhudy (Josh), Morgan Evers, Kerington Overton, Elliott Overton, and Claire Overton, Will Nelson, great granddaughter, Adaline Rhudy, brother, Bill Overton (Leatrice), and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Roland Overton.
Funeral services for Mr. Overton will be held on Wednesday, Aprill 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Overton family.
