Roger Lee Overton, Sr., 81, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home.
A native of Granville County he was the son of the late Harry Lee Overton and Clarice Rogers Overton. Roger was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a retired supervisor from Athol Manufacturing in Butner.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by Dr. Marc Tilley, Rev. Tommy Robertson and Rev. Roger Lee Overton, Jr. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Averette Overton of the home; a daughter, Robin Lewis (Jim) of Virginia Beach; two sons, Roger Lee Overton, Jr. (Jill) of Gastonia, Robert Overton (Kristy) of Spartanburg, SC; a step-son, Michael Cash (Debbie) of Cary; four sisters, Carrie Bell Gillis, Bonnie Floyd, Gail Miller all of Oxford and Vivian Wright of Henderson; four brothers, Wayne Overton, Leonard Overton, William Overton and Donnie Overton all of Oxford and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday October 15, 2017 from 1:30 – 3:45 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and at other times at the home.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 745, Creedmoor, N.C. 27522.