Johnny Christopher Overton

Johnny Christopher Overton, age 50 of LaFollette, TN passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1975, to Johnny Overton and Kay Webb Black. He was a member of Glenmary Missionary Baptist Church of Glenmary, TN.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Horace Overton and Hazel Overton, Wesley Howard Webb and Violet June Webb and a special uncle: Roland H. Webb, all of Robbins, TN.

He is survived by his daughter: Mollie Overton of Winfield and son: Liam Overton of LaFollette, TN; fiancée: Marilyn Atkinson and children Jacob, Payton, Malaki and Maddie of LaFollette, TN; children that he loved as his own: Baleigh Smith, John and Abigail Keeton, Tymberlyn Harness, Jolei Phillips, and Braelynn; parents: Johnny and Madgie Overton and Kaye and Mike Black; sisters: Bridget (Robbie) Muse and Brittany Black; brothers: Anthony Queener and Adam (Tosha) Overton; nieces and nephews: Austin, Braden, TJ, Bella, Greylin, Jad, Blake, Honesty, and Parker; special aunt: Jan Honeycutt; many other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the Overton family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Carroll officiating. Music will be provided by Jimmy and Sarah Byrd.

Committal service will follow in the Kilbeck Cemetery in Robbins. Pallbearers will be: Adam Overton, Anthony Queener, Chris Overton, Scott Morgan, Robbie Muse, and Sterling Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be: Austin Muse, Steve Griffith, and Les Griffith.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Johnny Christopher Overton.

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