Taylor Hunter Overcash

Taylor Hunter Overcash, a resident of Caremoor Retirement Center, Kannapolis, and formerly of 202 Ann Street, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at NorthEast Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Born February 7, 1921 in Concord, N.C. he was the son of the late Edd J. Overcash and Laura Hunter Overcash and was a resident of Cabarrus Co. for most of his life. He was married to Virginia Workman Overcash from 1942 until her death in 1999. A brother, E.J. Overcash, and a sister, Kate Overcash, both of Concord, N.C. also preceded him in death. In early years, he worked for the Coca-Cola Co. and Kannapolis Bakery. He later owned and operated Overcash Foods. After retiring from the mobile catering business, he worked until 1999 as a part-time security guard for Wackenhut Corp. at Pillowtex, Inc. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served as a Tech Sgt. in the 30th Infantry Division, Service Co., in the European Theatre, earning many medals including the Bronze Star and Cluster. Mr. Overcash had a patriotic heart and a strong faith in God. Until his health declined, he was a faithful member of the Fidelas Class at Midway United Methodist Church, and served the church in many volunteer roles. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Allen Graham Lodge #695 in Kannapolis, and a member of the former Kannapolis Lions Club. The family headquarters will be at 1100 Lee Avenue, Kannapolis, home of daughter Jean and husband, Ray. Following a private burial with Masonic Rites conducted by Allen Graham Masonic Lodge, a memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Overcash will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Midway United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dave Cash will officiate. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary immediately following the service. Survivors include two daughters, Marsha O. Armes and husband, Monte; Jean O. Barger and husband, Ray; one son, Tab H. Overcash; four grandchildren, Monte D. Armes, Jr., and wife, Sherri; Elizabeth B. Freeman and husband, Monty; Jennifer B. Barbee and husband, Scott; and Taylor Overcash II, all of Kannapolis, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Cameryn Armes, Austin Freeman, Hayden Armes, Caroline Barbee, Bailey Freeman, and Baby Armes (anticipated arrival mid-July), all of Kannapolis; and a brother, Donald S. Overcash and wife Lucille, of Concord, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, 108 Bethpage Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28081-4916. The family sincerely thanks the wonderful staff of Caremoor Retirement Center, and very special friend, Bill Wiles, for all the love, care, and compassion shown to Mr. Overcash.