William Joseph Overby, 61, of Holly Springs, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1963, in Durham County to Jacob Burton Overby Jr. and Louise Browner Overby.

William retired from the United States Air Force after over 22 years of service. He played basketball at both Statesville High School and Bluefield State University in West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jacob “Burt” Overby.

William is survived by his son, William Joseph Overby II of Statesville; sister, Barbara Overby; cousin, Shan Davis; and former wife, Tina W. Overby.

The family will receive friends at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6 until 9 p.m. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Donations may be made in William’s memory to the Korean War Veterans Association online at https://kwva.us/ or by mail to 3 Black Skimmer Court, Beaufort, SC 29907 or to Vietnam Veterans of America online at https://vva.org/ or by mail to 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Overby and his family.