Dan L. Overstreet, known to his neighbors as “Big Dan”, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on April 11, 1956, to the late Lubie Overstreet and the late LaVerta Young Overstreet. At the time of his passing, Dan had acquired 70 years, 5 months, and 13 days of life.

Dan was a 1975 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School where he displayed his athletic abilities as a member of the Blue Tornado football team. Dan was of the Christian faith and formerly attended Clay Street Christian Church in Paducah. He retired from Paducah Water Works, after more than 28 years of service, where he was employed as a machine operator and a member of the Worker’s Union.

Dan was a homebody who loved working, especially in his yard. He was a great provider for his family. He enjoyed cooking, especially grilling for the family and making his famous dish called “The Special.” He had a close relationship with his brothers-in-law. In his leisure time Dan liked to watch television. His favorite programs were centered around sports and “In the Heat of the Night”.

Left behind to cherish fond and loving memories are his devoted Spouse of 48 years, Sharon Overstreet of Paducah, Kentucky; Four Sons, Waddell Hill, Michael Hill, both of Paducah, Kentucky, King Fitzgerald of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dan G. Overstreet (Akeshea Johnson) of Paducah, Kentucky; Three Daughters, LaSharma Hill of Aurora, Colorado, Sharla (Jewel) Wilson and Sharon Overstreet, both of Paducah, Kentucky; Thirty-two Grandchildren, including the eldest granddaughter, Tristen Coleman; Fourteen Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, George Matthews of Chicago, Illinois, Lubie Overstreet of Louisville, Kentucky, and William Henderson; Sisters, Ora Overstreet, Jennifer Overstreet and Carolyn Overstreet, all of Paducah, Kentucky; Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends; Special Brother/Sisters-in-Law, Milo and Phyllis Fitzgerald of Atlanta, Georgia, Willie and Sheila Shumpert of Paducah, Kentucky; his Sister/Friend, Tonya Henderson and his Paducah Water Works Family and Special Friend, James Holland, Sr.

Preceding him in death were his Parents; three sisters, Gloria Brown, Ruby Kelly, and Ma’ky Henderson; a daughter, Atona C. Hill; two grandchildren, Jerrel Fitzgerald and Akyrhea Overstreet, and a special sister and brother-in-law, Odie and Carrie Cole.

Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12 noon at Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Wade and Minister Jewel Wilson officiating.

Family will gather to receive friends Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.