Nation’s oldest living veteran Richard Overton dies in Austin at age 112 | 12/2018
The nation’s oldest living veteran, Richard Overton, died in a rehab facility in Austin, Texas at the age of 112. FOX 7 Austin's Casey Claiborne takes a look back at Mr. Overton's life.
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R.I.P Uncle. I continue our Overton service in the Army til this day for you. Now I am the oldest Overton from our family in the Army, in your remembrance. I'm still smoking cigars and sippin my whiskey while petting my cat. No credit card debt... Rest in heaven.
@xiron8920
Жыл бұрын
you're an overton too? damn man
@yamoto1833
Жыл бұрын
May God bless you sir🙏
@JewelzFinazzo
Жыл бұрын
@@xiron8920 yezzir Cousin or Uncle 😂
@JewelzFinazzo
Жыл бұрын
@@yamoto1833 thank you. Bless you too.
@Lunarwolf57272
7 ай бұрын
God bless you and your uncle for your service
This man was practically immortal.
@alanbrown5790
4 жыл бұрын
That explains why he's dead
@Fred-ik9jz
4 жыл бұрын
Yo he is literally dead
@kendricksumpter9213
4 жыл бұрын
fred fit yo yy
@alanbrown5790
4 жыл бұрын
@@sethflix funny guy
@yoda1934
3 жыл бұрын
@@sethflix that's a myth
He lived a long beautiful prosperous life. It's a blessing to make it to 112
I just ran across this gentleman's story. I fell in love with him instantly. I'm happy he didn't have to see what is going on in our world today, the world he fought for the freedom of and sacrificed his own life for. What a beloved and respected man.
The world is less without this great man in it, but Heaven welcomes him home.
@reneecollins9681
2 жыл бұрын
All the dislikes are people that didn't give half of what he gave and never live half of what he went through but he somehow with the faith of God has bless so many the day God called him home I have so much respect for you rest in peace
@myfriendpedro9775
2 жыл бұрын
How you assume person goes heaven or hell?
@Collin4486
2 жыл бұрын
@@myfriendpedro9775 It's not assumption. People are judged by their works, and his were righteous. Even if he theoretically did something to get a sentence in Hell, Hell according to scripture is a place of punishment so people *can receive repentance* when the Lord redeems those in Hell who are worthy enough during the Second Resurrection. Those like King David, who's serving his sentence in Hell, but he'll be redeemed once he's fully paid the price for murder. Only those like Satan, his servants, and the truly unrepentant evil ones will be cast off into Oblivion once Hell is emptied.
@sacredstepsministries
Жыл бұрын
When someone dies,, theydo not go STRAIGHT to Heaven nor Hell, they will rest until Jesus returns and rises all who are righteous in His eyes. not what we think is righteous or whether we think that person lived a "good life"
@Collin4486
Жыл бұрын
@@sacredstepsministries He'll wait in Paradise until then, which is heavenly.
I just visited his story when he was 109. I'm sad to see him go. R.I.P. Me Overton💔💔💔😢🥺🥺
@benvasilinda9729
4 жыл бұрын
Gail Jackson-Chapman sad? This man lived an extraordinary life, sad would not be a word I’d ever use when referring to this man. I’d use Wonderful, Blessed and Humble. As an Army Vet, I’m proud of his choice of military service.
@gailjackson-chapman7085
4 жыл бұрын
Ben Vasilinda yes you’re right but, it’s still sad to hear.
@benvasilinda9729
4 жыл бұрын
Gail Jackson-Chapman more like sad for the world. He no doubt made the world a better place while he was here. No he can do Gods work.
@mechellejackson1474
4 жыл бұрын
me too so touching
@nikolanixonnadlacki7388
3 жыл бұрын
The same
Rip Mr. Richard Overton. An AMAZING SOUL.
@kevinkapay7973
4 жыл бұрын
Oh when the Veteran die? Thanks for letting me know.
@ThePerpetualStudent
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. World is a lessor place.
How can this video have any dislikes at all??? Ludicrous, purely ludicrous!!!
@Zyax3r
3 жыл бұрын
@@karimanicolette1210 no they mad he gone u think too much big brain
@DolphinBoii
2 жыл бұрын
@@Zyax3r nah haters hate cuz if they don’t hate they remember how unfortunate they are
@lornakim5706
2 жыл бұрын
Amen!☔💒💝🎁🌉🥁🗽🎆⚓✨💌
@veiserexab1428
2 жыл бұрын
Probably because they're trying to be healthy yet some of them wouldn't make it to 100+ age
Am from Uganda, but I salute Mr everton may his soul rest in paradise
I think what made him lived so long was his actitud towards everything he did. God bless his soul.
@RN083012
2 жыл бұрын
and he credited God for everything. God honored him with long life
I’m gonna start smoking and drinking whiskey.
@sueschroeder9280
4 жыл бұрын
Have fun getting lung cancer
@abz789
4 жыл бұрын
sue schroeder ahahahaha
@josemanuel60
4 жыл бұрын
sue schroeder I don’t mind getting lung cancer if I live to be 112 and looking 80 that’s some great fucking deal, I’ll live till like 2109
@Izzy_Breezy458
4 жыл бұрын
@@sueschroeder9280 what a thing to say..
@jellyboy123
4 жыл бұрын
get it down you dude enjoy yourself.
RIP Richard. we live our lives because of what you did for us.
God needed his son back for help. He served his time in his 112 years what a legend we will never forget ❤️RIP Richard Overton
@nickseven6814
3 жыл бұрын
Infinite whiskies,Finest cigars...pecan ice cream...up there
He was a good man
Bless your soul sir . thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
😢🌹 R.I.P. RICHARD 😢💔 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 America Was Blessed To Have A Son Such As You Sir 🙏
At 112 he said, "I don't wanna die". Nobody is ever "ready" to die.
@yoda1934
3 жыл бұрын
When did he say that
@gicfjd1919
3 жыл бұрын
He loved his life I wish i could do that too
@krabbypatty4416
2 жыл бұрын
@@yoda1934 2:55
@aki7162
2 жыл бұрын
It hits
Sending positive vibes and thoughts 🙏🙏🙏🙏
He had a good innings, RIP.
It makes me sick when legends die even when it’s their time. Rest In Peace
Thanks for your service Sir! Your life is what dreams are made of, full of happiness, cigars and whiskey! God bless you Sir! Rest in Peace!
He makes me feel good again,if I re watch Mr Overton. When I feel crappy!! The secret is smoke a cigar!❤️❤️
Beautiful, he certainly lived full of life. Well lived life.
Everyone salute with me to respect this man for living so long and fighting for our country
May he rest in peace. Such a lovely man.
Beautiful story, so inspiring! Give you so much hope for a better day! Yes how can any body in their right mind dislike his story.
Rest in Peace Mr Overton. You have featured on this, my channel, before. To live till a ripe old age is a blessing.
"Feels like I beat him" (underrated comedy keeps the soul nourished!)
Hope someone got a sample of his DNA. That man was built to good. He was a medical merical. For the science community we can learn a lot if we knew what made him live. We all love you and hope more people live as long as you😀
❤️happy he lived a long life 💯
Beautiful and a very warm community. The way life supposed to be.
This man has seen many generation in his lifetime..R.I.p soilder hats off to you sir❤🙌🏻
It's like he lived so long to keep the memory of those that didn't survive the war.
Richard Overton was an honourable man.
richard overton felt the rain most people just get wet...
@ceciliab2277
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly, he said he did what he like, what make him happy. That's the secret, do what you like, wake up...get up no matter if it is 2:00 AM
Rip you touched my soul thank you for your service
Such sad news. Rest easy Mr overton R.I.P.
RIP Mr Overton sir! You were awesome and such an inspiration ❤
Rest In Peace Richard Overton. Pray for me Xxx
Thank you for your service your wit Mr overton if only most of us could see what he's saying that would be grand
OMG I wish I could have met him
@philhand5830
4 жыл бұрын
May I say, "me too"? Very respectful....
Thank you for your service, Sir. 🙏💯🇺🇲✨️
Wonderfull story made me happy and gave me a tear too.
Dayum Black really doesn’t crack
Rest In Peace mr. Overton a better man we’d be hard pressed to find
That’s beautiful
Rest easy Sir.
This man made me laugh every time i saw him.
@aki7162
2 жыл бұрын
Is this man joke for you? He makes us smile not laugh
Thank you Mr Overton
R.I.P. mister Overton sir 💟
I want to live this long...
I love that you credit God first. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless You.
May God bless your soul Sir RIP
Rest in Piece Dear!
Thanks your service I wish met him
Amazing - RIP.
Jesus comes back to Earth with lots of Angels
@yoda1934
3 жыл бұрын
When
@siim605
3 жыл бұрын
@@yoda1934 Never. That's fairy-tale nonsense.
Rip Sir ..
Great man!
R.I.P.🙏
If I knew him personally I would go to his funeral ❤❤❤ it was something about this man that I couldn’t express.
Very wise man. rip 🥺
NOOOOO this so sad
god: time to go, how's it like living to 112 him: what do you mean? I won't die
@nickseven6814
3 жыл бұрын
Continue... God: well...i have infinite whiskies & Finest cigars...come son..its time to be immortal now....r.i.p hero...
R.i.p 🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾
Duse you looked like 49 years old God bless u
RIP legend
RIP LEGEND
I just watched a National Geographic story about this awesome man. I truly appreciate his service and pray he is resting in peace. 🙏🙏
RIP
God bless him 🙏
112 years old…mind clear AF…Jesus, what a guy, I could only wish I can live like that
Rest In Peace
Rip
Sad I grew up in the same city would have liked to pay my respects.
The man was true badass. RIP 🙏
r.i.p sir god speed
im sad
He become poor to make me rich..... Lejoch alle
nooo
That is beautiful, Rest In Peace Richard Overton, Your souls is in the hand of our God Jesus Christ.
rip
Every time I have a drink of whiskey I always think here's to you Richard Overton. RIP
“Well, I feel like I beat him.” 😂 That joke along with the dry delivery qualifies as being better than the majority of modern humour. RIP
My bday 112. LORD TOUCH me like that
Jesus this guy was old enough to be my great grandfather.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤❤⚘⚘
I may give out But I'll never give up
An American TREASURE. We need men like this.
godspeed Richard, godspeed.
Left the world at a good time
Ain’t nothing like a nice cigar after a hard days work
I salute you
He said, "Well, I feel like I bet him." R.I.P
Hopefully I’ll live to see his age
Great man.... Example!
I wonder what theater he served in WW2. The European front or Asia?
He Keeps his mind's health to keep his life . He is cute like his face when he is a guy . Americans proud of you grandfather and will never forget you . RIP Mr Richard Overton .
Here from my school work
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