WILMINGTON — Donald Lee Overby, 85, died Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was born Oct. 11, 1933, in Wilmington, the son of Thomas James Overby and Adelaide Bailey Overby.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas, Vernon, Devereaux and Richard Overby; and sisters, Adelaide Padgett, Mary Frances Milar and Audrey Rhodes Porter.
A lifelong Wilmington resident, Donald earned his B.S. Degree in Accounting and Business from UNC-Wilmington. He worked as a CPA for most of his professional life and taught for many years at Cape Fear Community College. Donald was active in the Wilmington Kiwanis Club and started the Kiwanis Pancake fundraiser in 1970, earning the nickname “Mr. Pancake.” In addition, Donald was passionately involved with the Brigade Boys and Girls Club for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. We will remember Donald for his dry wit and eager banter.
Donald is survived by his brother, Harold Overby, and his wife, Betty Jean, of Moore County; and three generations of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Donald’s memory to Brigade Boys and Girls Club, 2759 Vance St., Wilmington.
Share online condolences with the family at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
