Edmond Wilson Overstreet

Edmond Wilson "Ned" Overstreet, 75, of Pinehurst, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.

Ned was born to Robert L. and Harriet W. Overstreet in Bedford, Virginia.  He is survived by his beloved wife Anne; his daughters, Michelle R. (Stan) Bragg of Springfield, VA; Susan O. (Knut) Skare of Fairfax, VA; and 5 grandchildren, Casey Bragg, Hunter Bragg, Anya Skare, Anders Skare and Erik Skare.  He is also survived by his brother, Robert L. (Nancy) Overstreet of Ruckersville, VA; his sister, Mary O. (Henry) Drott of Swarthmore, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Ned graduated from Bedford High School and Virginia Tech, where he majored in Electrical Engineering and was a member of the Corps of Cadets.  After graduation, he was stationed in Korea with the U.S. Army.

His professional career as an electrical engineer began with Potomac Electric Power Company. He then worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Postal Service, but spent the majority of his career with the USDA (REA) before retiring.

In his early years Ned and his buddies roamed the fields and streams of Bedford County, hunting and fishing with the flies he tied.  As an adult, he took up the game of golf and continued to enjoy fishing in his spare time.  Upon retirement, Ned and Anne enjoyed traveling and became avid Virginia Tech boosters, rarely missing a football or Bowl game.  Ned continued to play golf in Pinehurst until his health prevented it.

A graveside service will be held 11 AM, Monday, August 1, 2011 in Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford, VA. Memorial donations may be made to Virginia Tech Foundation for Virginia Tech College of Engineering, 3046 Torgersen Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. To send condolences online please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.