Clyde Kenneth Overcash
May 25, 1938 – Nov. 15, 2011
Clyde Kenneth Overcash, 73, of Troutman passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
He was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1938, the son of the late Clyde Allison and Carrie Ethel Dickens Overcash.
He was a lifetime member of Troutman Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang with the choir for 57 years. He was a salesman for Sherwin-Williams Paint Company and was also self-employed as a wallpaper hanger. He founded a bluegrass group, Bluegrass Monday Music, and served as a volunteer fireman with the Troutman Fire Department for a number of years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Joyce Benfield Overcash; his son, Kenny Overcash; his two daughters, Robin O. Holleman (Gene, Jr.) and Michele O. Sparks (Don); a sister, Dean O. Bruce (J.C.); a brother, Lee Roy Overcash (Sandra); a brother-in-law, Bill Benfield (Nancy); six grandchildren, Shanna Holleman Stutts, Genie Holleman Souza, Alice Holleman, Aaron Sparks, Walter Holleman, III, and Kaitlyn Sparks; three great grandchildren, Cavin Stutts, Lincoln Stutts and Joseph Souza; his stepmother, Frances B. Overcash; two stepsisters and two stepbrothers.
Funeral services for Mr. Overcash will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Troutman Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Kramm, Dr. Paul Childers, and Don Ingle officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Troutman.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at Troutman Baptist Church on Thursday evening from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Troutman Baptist Church Choir, 305 Perry Road, Troutman, NC 28166 or Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 148, Statesville, NC 28677.
Dear Melissa and Family,No words can express the hurt in my heart for you and your falmiy during this extremely sad time. Alan was one of a kind I’ve never met anyone in my life who was so caring, thoughtful and just plain sweet! I appreciate all that you both did your generousity towards the cats, the many trips Alan made to PetSmart to buy food for your babies and include the many strays at 2001, going out of his way to stop at McLeod’s to bring me fresh peaches and strawberrys, sharing your wonderful peach cobbler and homemade ice cream when you were both down at the beach just so, so many things that meant the world to me. My prayers will be with you always and I appreciate your sharing Alan with all of us! He will be missed
Sorry for the loss of your husband. To lose your mate of 53 years(a lifetime) surely adds to the pain of death. 2Corinthians 1:4, calls God “the God of all comfort” One of the ways he comfort us in times of sorrow is the the hope he offers us concerning our loved ones-Acts 24:15 and Revevlation 21:4. May you find hope and comfort in these words. And may you also find comfort in family, friends and your many fond memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.
Joyce, Kenny, Robin and Michele, we are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed!