Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 20, 2018 Figured he had his own thread by now. Here 'tis then. So before everyone (me included) starts chiseling a date on his headstone, the Travis County (TX) Democratic Party just held a benefit for Overton for his years of service. Did the 111-year old cigar-smoking veteran attend in person? Let's go to the video... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,979 Posted February 20, 2018 People have said before he'd drop dead as soon as he got his own thread. Are you trying to get a sneak advantage in the Cup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted February 20, 2018 Yes, I wanted to make this thread on New Year's Eve for the Hare's...but forgot about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet 251 Posted February 20, 2018 There already is a thread for supercentenarians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 20, 2018 Is he the oldest? Doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,146 Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Prophet said: There already is a thread for supercentenarians. And one for WW2 veterans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,756 Posted February 21, 2018 17 hours ago, charon said: Is he the oldest? Doubt it. Unless you're talking about living men in the United States. Then yes, he is the oldest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,306 Posted February 21, 2018 Oldest living American war veteran and Oldest living man in the USA. He fought in W.W.II. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,653 Posted February 21, 2018 We'll never know but... I wonder if any of the Japanese killed in operations Richard Overton took part in would have outlived him if they'd survived the war 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,306 Posted February 21, 2018 What makes him remarkable, like many African Americans of his generation, is that he served in the military for a country that would not let him sit in the front of the bus or drink at certain drinking fountains. His kind were hung from trees from time to time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted February 21, 2018 I think he will go this year and probably quite soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 21, 2018 Who the fuck cares? Not I..... Sooner the better in fact, and hopefully will take the rest of his Nazi bastard cadre with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 21, 2018 21 hours ago, Toast said: And one for WW2 veterans. So what, he's unique. But I'm glad the two of you condescended that I don't know the basic threads on this site, didn't take those into consideration, and flippantly chose to create a new thread for a VERY popular DP pick on these boards. I assure you I did. He deserves it. Under that nonsensical nonsense we have both a thread for Hollywood and American Sitcoms.... yet a Charlotte Rae thread is born. Etc ad nauseum. Don't worry your pretty little head over this one, he won't be the oldest once he's deceased. In which case the thread can be deleted for its gall and inaccuracy. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,146 Posted February 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Don't worry your pretty little head over this one Aw thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,653 Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, charon said: Who the fuck cares? Not I..... Sooner the better in fact, and hopefully will take the rest of his Nazi bastard cadre with him. He dodged bullets for your right to post that Charon 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,653 Posted May 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Smokin'! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,438 Posted May 11, 2018 Good news! Not only has he turned 112 but he is also now fully verified by the GRG. That means he's officially the oldest living WWII veteran, the oldest living man in America and the 2nd oldest man in the world (there's a German who's probably older but he doesn't want to be verified). There's some pictures in that article from yesterday, but I'm still waiting for video footage of him having a "funky good time". Mainly cause it's funny that a 112-year-old's got a better social life than I do 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted May 11, 2018 The overton window remains open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted May 11, 2018 Just now, the_engineer said: The overton window remains open. This is clearly going to be the DDP pun when he goes, btw. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted May 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: This is clearly going to be the DDP pun when he goes, btw. Im trying to get the pun in before he's even dead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 11, 2018 What a great video. He sounds fantastic, Godspeed to 113 sir! OH FFS I want one of those Overton '112' jerseys hanging in the background the last couple seconds of the video. WANT! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,438 Posted May 31, 2018 An extra $60k has been donated to him on GoFundMe since his birthday party. That covers his care for 4 months, so he's safe from a Violet Brown-esque drama until at least the end of September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,438 Posted June 20, 2018 He had pneumonia for the 4th time, but it was nothing. Quote He was battling the tail end of another case of pneumonia over Memorial Day weekend, so he wasn't available for a new interview. "It looks like he has about beat that," Volma Overton said of his cousin. "Fortunately, Richard isn't in a major need of anything. He only takes a few pills and hasn't really had a major health problem." Hopefully he's looking forward to his 120th birthday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,306 Posted June 30, 2018 On 31/05/2018 at 16:03, Clorox Bleachman said: An extra $60k has been donated to him on GoFundMe since his birthday party. That covers his care for 4 months, so he's safe from a Violet Brown-esque drama until at least the end of September. I read in the over World`s Oldest thread that someone stole his identity and money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
