A retired Union Carbide Corporation machinist, James Lloyd Overton, 64, of Clinton Rt 2, died June 8, in Hernando, Fla. Mr. Overton worked at the Y-12 plant for 33 years.

He was a World War I I Navy veteran and a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1685 in Oak Ridge.

His parents were the late Rosie and John Overton.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Shell of Hernando and Patricia Kinzle of Summerfield, Fla.; two brothers, Raymond Overton of Knoxville and Paul Overton of Clinton; sisters, Nell Wood and Ruby Guy, both of Clinton; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held June 12 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Cook officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
13 June 1990