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Official Obituary of

James Qunton Overton

February 21, 1936 ~ September 1, 2025 (age 89) 89 Years Old
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James Overton Obituary

When you hear of my home going... Don't worry about me.

I'M PACKED RIGHT NOW, HEY, HEY, ON MY WAY HOME.

With humbled hearts and consoling minds, the Horton Funeral Home Family serves notice that Deacon James Qunton Overton has layed down the cares of this world Monday September 1,2025 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA from there, he picked up his new wardrobe and golden keys for his everlasting life in Heaven and stepped on board the Ole Ship of Zion.

A Triumphant Celebrational Service reflecting the Life of Deacon Overton’s Life, Light and Legacy will be held at the hour of 1pm on September 13,2025 at Manteo First Assembly with Pastor Ivey Belch, officiating and Minister Patricia Tillett delivering the eulogy. Although Deacon Overton closed the drapes on this daily walk called life, those whom he loved and loved him, can find solace knowing, he has walked into the Garden of Rest, where everyday is as peaceful and beautiful as a bright Sunday morning and the sunlight brightens the day from the rays of our Heavenly Father.

Guests are being received at 416 Berry Road Manteo,NC where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Horton Ebony Motorcade.

The compassionate professionals at Horton’s Funeral Homes and Cremations are working around the clock to ensure that the Overton and connected families every need is attended too.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Qunton Overton, please visit our floral store.


Services

Celebration of Life
Saturday
September 13, 2025

1:00 PM
Manteo First Assembly of God
812 Wingina Ave
Manteo, NC 27954

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