William Reed Overstreet

OVERSTREET, William R. Age 81 of Nashville. , Born January 2, 1930 in Sullivan’s Bend, Tennessee to parents Toy Vaden Overstreet and Sam Fowler Overstreet, went peacefully into the arms of his Savior on February 18, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie Overstreet; son Alton Overstreet; daughters Paula Key and Linda Overstreet; stepdaughters Beverly Tidwell (David) and Michelle Keffer (Gary); grandchildren William VanHooser (Amanda), Paula Jean VanHooser, April Cashman, Madison “Lisa” Martin (Brian), Rachel Poarch and Steven Shell; step grandchildren, Jeremiah Meyer, Joel Tidwell and Rebecca Tidwell; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; and siblings Ralston (Reed’s identical twin), Tommy, Aaron, Alline, Hubert, and Betty. Preceded in death by his sister Pauline and his first wife Betty Payne. Reed served as a Nashville MTA bus driver for over 35 years until his retirement, training countless MTA colleagues and their families, both on the pavement and on the road of life, and he remained active in the Transport Workers Union until his death. Following his retirement, Reed ran his lawn service business for many years, touching the lives of his customers. Reed, with Margie by his side, also witnessed with their extended Church family and visited often with their family and friends. They remained active in the life of Campbell Road Church of Christ where Reed and Margie were longtime members, and enjoyed broad friendships within the Nashville and Carthage communities. Reed also spent many hours with his favorite pastimes: gardening, canning, bee keeping, fishing and producing crafts of every variety. Reed will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. Visitation at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, 2707 Gallatin Rd., Sunday 4 pm–8 pm; Monday 2pm–4pm and 6pm–8pm; and Tuesday 9am until time of service at 11am, Brother Mike Richardson officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Tidwell, Gary Keffer, Lee Overstreet, Danny Reagan, Charles Taylor and Henry Jones. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Campbell Road Church of Christ or the charity of your choice. Please share remembrances of Reed at phillips-robinson.com PHILLIPS-ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, (615)262-3312

William Reed Overstreet

January 2, 1930 - February 18, 2011