Kenneth Alison OVERMYER

OVERMYER Kenneth Alison Kenneth Alison Overmyer, 83, of Inverness, FL, and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 15, 1926, in Maumee to the late Gene and Vera (O'Neil) Overmyer. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Mae (Stickles) Overmyer, Inverness; daughter, Judy (James) Price, Delta; sons, James (Brenda) of Jerry City, Thomas (Judy) of Waterville, and Timothy of Milwaukee, WI; eleven grand-children and twenty-four great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Raymond, Wilbur and Robert Overmyer, also preceded him in death. Ken worked in commercial construction in the Toledo area for 38 years. He was a carpenter and superintendent for many general contractors in the area. He was a longtime member, Sunday school teacher and superintendent at Mt. Pleasant Church and the Wesleyan Church, Grand Rapids. Ken loved music and ministered in the church, senior centers and with shut-ins. The love of music he passed on to his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children. His love for the Bible and music truly is a celebration of life. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. in the Wright-Hobbs Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Pastor Jerry Hunt will preside and burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorials are suggested to Paul's Peers Elder Care, c/o St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 310 Elizabeth Street, Maumee, OH 43537. www.wright-hobbs.com