December 25, 2025 (age 84)
Bruce Overton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and respected professional, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 84.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Overton, his three daughters: Julie Overton Key (Jonathan), Diane Overton Weaver (Michael), and Sharon Overton Massone, nine grandchildren: Stevens Elise, Cadence, and Medley Key; Ashlyn, Abby, and Jackson Weaver; and Madison, Molly, and Nolan Massone, as well as extended family.
Bruce grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey, with his older brother Bob, and parents, Elting and Velma Overton, who provided the values of discipline and integrity that guided him throughout his life. He proudly carried these values serving in the United States Army after attending Pennsylvania Military College (Widener University).
Bruce enjoyed a distinguished professional career, starting as Compensation Manager at Xerox-where he met his wife Charlene-then he served as Executive Vice President of RJR Nabisco, where his personnel leadership provided opportunities to serve in national compensation associations. He also founded and served as CEO of Overton Consulting, where he continued to lead and provide for non-profit companies.
Above all, Bruce will be remembered as a family man-funny, generous, loving, and deeply proud of his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. His family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this time. He truly was “the greatest!”
A special visitation with Bruce’s favorite dessert-ice cream-will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 2-4pm at The Springs at Mill Lakes in Opelika, AL. Graveside services will be held in June of 2026 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Bruce’s memory to a charity of your choosing.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NKJV
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