Kenneth J Overholt, 85, passed away in his sleep at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Born 4 March 1937, Freeport, Michigan, he was the son of Louis and Mary Overholt. While he began high school in Michigan, he graduated from Excelsior High School, Norwalk, California, in 1956. He won blue ribbons at the Los Angeles County Fair for the sheep he had raised for the FFA. Soon after, Ken joined the United States Navy, serving 21 years. His parents met Barbara as a surprise on the set of Truth or Consequences TV Show in California. He then married Barbara and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage together.
Some of Ken’s volunteer work included the Manna Food Bank, United Ministries, Boy Scout Leader, Elder of the Church, Church Session Member, a founding member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, Dogwood Acres Church Camp, and more. Ken travelled to South Africa several times working with their sister church doing mission work. He also loved baking treats for friends and family. Highly creative, Ken also did some of the most beautiful cake designs, roses, and all.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Alice Overholt, 105, his sister, Marcella Overholt, his brother, El Jay Overholt, his wife, Barbara Ann Overholt, his daughter, Susan E. Alpaugh, his son, Chuck K. Overholt, and his grandchildren, Kenneth C. Overholt, Naomi J Henry, and Bryce H. Overholt and many friends.
The internment will be held on Tuesday 24 January 2023 at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2 pm. Family and friends are meeting at Olive Baptist Church, New Warrington Campus, 103 W. Winthrop Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507 at 1:30pm for procession to Barrancas National Cemetery.
The Celebration of the Resurrection will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church on 28 January 2023 at 11:00 am, luncheon to follow.
