Dr. Clayton Justus Overton, Jr.'s Obituary
Dr. Clayton Justus Overton, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
The beloved husband of Charlotte Schmidt Overton, he is survived by two sons, Dr. Clayton Justus Overton, III (Barbara Cook Overton) of Eureka, CA and John Hampton Overton (Sharon Chetty Overton) of New Orleans, LA; one grandson, Clayton Justus Overton, IV and three sisters: Carroll Waller (former MS Governor Bill Waller), Gloria Martin Joy Holmes and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Clayton J., Sr. and Edith Watkins Overton.
A native of Jackson, MS, he was a graduate of Millsaps College and Tulane University Medical School. He was a member of the AOA Honorary Medical Society. He served his country in the U.S. Navy at the Bay of Pigs as a part of the medical team aboard the USS Monrovia.
Before retiring to Covington, LA seven years ago, he practiced orthopedic surgery in California for 36 years as a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He also built a successful Amway business in the U.S., as well as internationally. He served on the Board for Orthopedics Overseas and he volunteered two months of his last year practicing in Bhutan.
Memorial service were held July 6, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Covington, LA.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or by phone (800) 272-3900.
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