Elmer Earl Overstreet

Elmer E. Overstreet, 81, of Bedford, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. Born on November 3, 1930 a son of the late Richard Harris Overstreet and Annie Orange Overstreet. He was a member of Bedford Presbyterian Church. He was a Sergeant with the Bedford City Police Department where he served for 28 years while also working for Schewels Furniture.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Overstreet; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Eddy Bradley, of Vinton; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Karen Overstreet, and David and Deanna Overstreet, all of Bedford; grandchildren, Nick Overstreet and wife Crystal, of Bedford, Heather Sellers and husband, Joe, of Moneta, Jessie and Clint Overstreet, of Bedford; great-grandchildren, Lucas and Lucy Sellers, of Moneta, Brandon Gmach, of Bedford; brother, Alfred Overstreet and wife, Irene, of Springfield, VA; sister, Virginia (Jenny) Powers, of Virginia Beach, VA. The family wishes to thank caregivers, Stella Porter and Lillian Browley.

Donations or contributions may be made to Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 W. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523, Bedford Life Saving Crew, PO Box 161, Bedford, VA 24523, and Bedford Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523.

Funeral services will be conducted, 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Avery officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at Tharp Funeral Home. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.