Overton served in the United States Army during World War II. The U.S. Army Twitter account recognized him after his passing saying, "Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend." Today we mourn not ...

AUSTIN — When we lose someone close to us, we can't help but remember them. Hopefully to think of the good times that we shared with them. That's exactly what the family and friends of Richard Overton ...

AUSTIN — On Dec. 27, 2018, the city of Austin lost one of its most beloved residents and the country lost the oldest veteran who fought in World War II. After a battle with pneumonia, Richard Overton ...

AUSTIN — Austin and the U.S. as a whole are remembering Richard Overton. The nation's oldest WWII veteran was born in Central Texas and spent most of his life in Austin. After serving our country, he ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- A family member says the nation's oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be the oldest living man in the U.S. has died in Texas. Richard Overton was 112. Shirley Overton ...

AUSTIN — On Dec. 27, 2018, the city of Austin lost one of its most beloved residents and the country lost the oldest veteran who fought in World War II. After a battle with pneumonia, Richard Overton ...