Jess Overbey, 92, of Las Vegas, NV passed away, December 11, 2018. He was born in Hammond, IN on June 8, 1926. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen in 2010; son Thomas in 1950 and daughter Janet in 1953. Survived by his daughters, Judith (Charles), Deborah (Thomas), Carol (Dale), and Kathleen (Thomas); 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Jess enlisted in the Marine Corps in August of 1941, served in the South Pacific during World War II, and was honorably discharged in September of 1945. He then began his 45 year career with The Belt Railway Company of Chicago on October 13, 1945 until January of 1990. Jess worked hard his entire life, loved to golf, and most importantly loved his family. He will be dearly missed. Memorial Service to be held, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Palm Downtown Mortuary, 1325 N Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101.