Donald "Dink" Ray Overby, 64, of 259 Berry Hill Bridge Road, passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 20 at Danview Cemetery in Eden, NC. Mr. Overby was born December 3, 1945 in Rockingham County, son of the late John Franklin and Clara Williams Overby. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Overby retired in 2004 from Duffie Graphics. Surviving is his wife of 42 years, Connie Steele Overby of the home; sister, Mary Staley of Eden; half-sisters, Lorene Hartis of Fieldale, VA and Carolyn Holloway of San Antonio, TX; half-brothers, Buddy Overby of Eden and Bobby Rakes of McLean, VA; and eight loving sisters-in-laws. In addition to his parents, Mr. Overby was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Ray Overby; half sister, Dawn Jones; and half brothers, Wayne Overby, Jack Rakes and O'dell Rakes. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. The family will receive friends Thursday evening 7 - 8:30 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the Overby family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May the grace and mercy of God comfort and keep you at this difficult time. I love you, Cathy
Cathy Cozart
Connie, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. We will continue to remember you and the family in our prayers in the days to come.
Alicia & Steve Atkinson
Connie i was very sadden to hear of dinks passing.i know we all go back a long way from the good ole vanier graphic days and all the fun we had like the time dink took me to my first drag race at rockingham.it was a blast.Connie you will be in my prayers.Lee Woods and family.
Lee Woods
Connie, Please know that my thoughts are with you. Deborah Brady duaghter of Glen Williams brother to Clara Williams
Deborah Brady
Dear Connie, My heart goes out to you. My husband knew your husband and said he was a fine man. I know you are a wonderful person and pray God will give you all the strength and comfort you need to get through this sad time. Your old banker, Marcia
Marcia Gammon
Dear Connie, I hated to hear about your husbands passing I'm sure you had a wonderful 42 years together that is a very big accomplishment.I know you will miss him very much but GOD will give you the peace to get through and he can fill the void like nothing else can.My prayers will be with you GOD bless. Thomas Joyce
thomas joyce
Connie, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR GREAT LOSS.I know that it is hard for you after spending 42 years with "Dink". I am praying that God will send comfort today and in the days ahead.May God be with you.
Linda H. Gibson
Sorry for your loss I worked with Dink several years ago and was around him in Draper my late teenage years. He was a nice fellow.I know he will be missed.
Brad Wade
I had a wonderful visit with Dink the week before and I am very grateful for that time together. Our love and prayers are with you at this time. His friend Kent Harrison
Randall Kent Harrison
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