Paul Overton

Paul Michael Overton "Hon", 54, of Rollercoaster Road in Cicero, went home to be with the lord Jesus Christ on Sunday at his home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Paul grew up and resided in the Syracuse and Auburn areas before moving to Cicero 10 years ago. He was the son of the late Alden and Martha Overton.
Paul was a US Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War and served aboard the USS Patterson. He retired in 2003 after 30 years of service at the Dietary Department of the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. Paul was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a collector of many fine things including wizards, swords, and anything mystical; he also enjoyed beating challengers at a game of pool.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Alden.
Surviving are his wife, the former Linda Shorette; three daughters: Tara Overton of Auburn, Melissa Sean McLeod of Mattydale, and Crystal Johnson of Cicero; his two sons: Lucas Overton of Auburn and Jimmy Johnson of TX; three sisters: Barbara Peter Cottrell of Syracuse, Deborah Overton of AZ, and Cindy Overton of GA; his four brothers: Raymond Roni Overton of North Syracuse, Thomas Sue Overton of Syracuse, Joseph Overton of Baldwinsville, and George Genevie Overton of Syracuse; his five grandchildren: Madison Overton, Morgan Overton, Ryleigh McLeod, Sean McLeod, and Devon McLeod; as well as many nieces & nephews.
Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Road, Mattydale. Services will be held on Saturday at 9:00am at the funeral home followed by burial in North Syracuse Cemetery.