Walter G. Overton,

Walter G. "Pep" Overton, Jr. , 90, of Englewood, Florida passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 after a short battle with several health issues. He was born to Walter G. Overton and Veronica (Jones) Overton in Patchogue, Long Island, New York on December 10, 1923.

Pep served on active duty with the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1963 during WWII serving in North Africa, Italy and Austria returning in 1946. He served in Korea and several military installations until his retirement at Westhampton AF Base, Long Island , N.Y. In that same year he entered banking and retired as a Branch Manager of Barclays Bank in 1983.

After several years as winter residents in their condo at the Wildflower Golf and Country Club in

Englewood he and his loving wife Lois

sold their home in Patchogue and the beach cottage located at Long Cove, Fire Island and moved permanently to Florida in 1992. He enjoyed many years of surf casting and boating and water sports. He was a life member of the Congregational Church of Patchogue, North Patchogue Fire Department, past Commodore of the Patchogue Domino Yacht Club, Englewood VFW Post #10178 and also a member of Rotonda Elks Lodge #2710. For many years he and Lois enjoyed playing golf, cruising and traveling north to see relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by first wife Claire (Gallop) Overton in 1977 and brother Franklyn H. Overton 1979

Survivors include his wife Lois (McConnell) Overton; Daughter, Lynn ( Thomas) Monahan; Son, Walter (Linda) Overton; Step Daughter Victoria Johnson; Step son Patrick Tribute; Granddaughter, Denise (Chris) Reilly. Great grandchildren, Nicole and Patrick Reilly and Mason Orr. A sister in law Charlotte Overton and two nephews Jeffrey and Bradley and their families.

He will long be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of family. Pep's final resting place will be in Patchogue, Long Island, New York.

Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com