Bobby Overstreet

Bobby Overstreet, 68 of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Overstreet was born November 23, 1956, in Appling County to the late Evans Overstreet, Sr. and the late Cleo Jewell Yawn Overstreet.  He was a retired contractor with Local 256.  Bobby enjoyed hunting and watching old TV shows, especially the Andy Griffith Show, Three Stooges, and Sanford & Son. He was preceded by three brothers, Colon Overstreet, Jackie Overstreet, Sr, and Donnie Overstreet, and a nephew, Nicolas Overstreet.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Overstreet of Hazlehurst; daughters, Melissa Overstreet Sweat of Hazlehurst and Shree Johnson of Baxley; grandchildren, Scarlett Elizabeth Sweat and Grayson Loran Brigman both of Hazlehurst; sisters, Betty Jo Smith of South Carolina; brothers, Evans Jr. (Janell) Overstreet and Terry (Sharon) Overstreet both of Alma, Billy (Judy) Overstreet of Cordele, Dale Overstreet and Tommy Overstreet both of Baxley, and Larry (Patricia) Overstreet of Surrency. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service was held Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Carter officiating.

Active pallbearers were Stephen Griffin, Darrin McDaniel, Jeremy Adams, Corey Googe, Duke Campbell, Jr., David Googe and Kevin Thomas.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.