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Richard R "Dick" Overbey Have you ever met a harness maker? Do you know what one is? Well, if you are interested in such an occupation, talk to Dick R. Overby who followed that way of life for many years. He's an authority. Dick R. Overby, who says he was named for a family friend by the name of Mrs. Dicky, has no need for a nickname He was born May 15, 1886 in Yates Center, Kansas, the next to last of six children of John and Serept Overby. When he was three the family moved by train to Urich, Mo. where he received all of his schooling and lived there until after World War I. In 1900, he began a three-year apprenticeship in harness making. The first year he had to pay a $50.00 tuition fee, but got it back the second year. On the third year he was paid the munificent sum of $3.00 per week. Then he was on his own. On March 19, 1907 he married Lula Wise who died at the birth of twins on December 19, 1907. One of the babies died with her mother, but the other, Lula Mae, lived. Dick's mother reared her. Now Mrs. Garrison, this charming, young-looking woman lives in Grandview, M. O In 1916 he joined the Missouri National Guard in the machine gun branch and was sent to serve in the Mexican Border trouble next year. It was there that he, as buck sergeant, met and fought along with the late president, Harry Truman. On their return home, the Guard was incorporated into the 35th Division and was sent overseas for a year. By the time he was mustered out he was a Warrant Officer, Ordinance, Sergeant first-class. Contrary to later rules, the veterans of WW I had no jobs or benefits waiting for them and had to find a place for themselves. Thus, Dick soon had to leave home in Urich and move to various places in Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Oklahoma before arriving in Carnegie in 1929 where he settled down for the rest of his life. Six short months in Ada provided the only change. After the tractor took over the farm work for horses, he, as many others today have, found it necessary to learn a new trade. This was mostly as a butcher. On May 21,1932, he and Delsie Braden were married in Anadarko by Rev. Schuller. Thus he obtained a new daughter, Doreta. He is a member of the First Christian church and served as a deacon and on the church board. He and Dr. Hawkins, formerly practicing here, were the veterans who were instrumental in organizing the local VFW post Number 1124. As a charter member he has been a faithful worker through the years. He also is a member of the Carnegie American Legion. He celebrated his 90th birthday last Saturday. His daughter, Mrs. Lula Garrison, and his step-daughter Doreta Winter, with their children and other helped him celebrate. The grandchildren are Mrs. Charles Goodman of Grandview, Mo., and Dan Winter of Colorado Springs, Colo. There also are three great-grandchildren; Devin, Philip and Gail Goodman of Grandview, and three nephews and five nieces. Dick is a surprisingly young looking person who is interested in his garden, his friends and his church and VFW. As the last living member of his family he proudly carries the family name. |
Thursday, June 19, 1980 Richard R "Dick" Overbey Carnegie-Services for Dick R. Overby, 94, who died Wednesday morning in a local hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church. The Rev. Gilbert Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Fort Cobb Cemetery under direction of Pitcher Funeral Home of Carnegie. Mr. Overby was born May 15, 1886 in Kansas. He was married to Delsie Kinnard. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion. He was a retired butcher. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters: Lula Mae Garrison, Grandview, Mo., and Doreta Winter, Pueblo, Colo.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. |
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