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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers with us as we grieve the loss of our beloved Papa Dee. At this time, the family plans to honor Dee's wishes and not hold a memorial service. Instead, we would love to hear any memories or thoughts you would like to share and would especially appreciate any photos you may have.

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Obituary

Decator Corey Overby Sr., 76, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on 22 August 2021. He was born to parents Vera Marie Brumfield and Walter Herman Overby, on 09 October 1944 in Blairs, Virginia.

Decator, or Dee, made lifelong friends after moving to Greensboro, NC. He is remembered for playing football, baseball, basketball and being voted best looking by the Sumner High School Class of 1963.

He went on to study history and play tennis for …

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What causes did Dee care about most?
Boys and Girls Club in Monroe and Ocean Conservation
Boys and Girls Club in Monroe and Ocean Conservation
Boys and Girls Club in Monroe and Ocean Conservation
What were Dee's favorite ways to exercise?
Pickleball!
Pickleball!
Pickleball!
What were Dee's favorite ways to spend free time?
Pickleball, visiting with kids and grandkids, riding his motorcycles, going to the l…
Pickleball, visiting with kids and grandkids, riding his motorcycles, going to the lake
Pickleball, visiting with kids and grandkids, riding his motorcycles, going to the lake
What were Dee's favorite sports teams?
Falcons, Dawgs, Braves, and any team his grandchildren played on
Falcons, Dawgs, Braves, and any team his grandchildren played on
Falcons, Dawgs, Braves, and any team his grandchildren played on

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Born

October 9th, 1944
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Graduated from high school

1963
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Got married to Betty Overby

June 30th, 1966

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Monroe, GA, USA

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Compassus Southside Hospice
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