Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for James Overstreet, Sr., 73, of Columbia, who passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his residence. Rev. Jimmy Lewis Tapp will officiate the services.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

After a fulfilling career spanning 43 years as a dedicated truck driver, James retired and moved to Columbia from Mt. Olive. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. James enjoyed the thrill of fishing and hunting. He was a skilled cook and delighted in sharing his culinary creations with loved ones. A true storyteller, he captivated audiences with his engaging tales and lively anecdotes. Most importantly, Mr. James cherished his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his Son, William Sharkey, II; Father, Lloyd Ellis Overstreet, Sr.;  Mother, Althea Willene Brewer Overstreet;  Brother, John Ellis;  Sister, Sheila Harvey.

He is survived by his Wife, Norma Jean Groves Overstreet of Columbia, MS;  four Sons, James Harold Overstreet, Jr. (Alisha), Derek Prosser (Brittany), Scottie Overstreet (Penny) and Travis Overstreet;  three Daughters, Missy Bilbo (Tommy), Brenda Keene (Chris) and Jenifer Overstreet Forehand (Scott);  three Brothers, Jake Overstreet (Linda), Junior Overstreet (Sarah) and Timmy Overstreet;  four Sisters, Barbara Trytten (Greg), Althea Palmer (Bo), Sherry Krebs (Anthony) and Nora Lee Richburg (Lebron);  Daughter-In-Law, Danielle Overstreet; and a host of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren;

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com