Richard Overton Dies at Age 112

Brlesq · 12-27-2018, 07:27 PM

The nation’s oldest living veteran, Richard Overton, has died in Austin, Texas. He was 112 years old. He gave credit to God for his longevity, but he always said cigars and whiskey helped.

“I been smoking cigars from when I was 18 years old, I’m still a smoking ‘em. 12 a day,” he said.

We discussed him here a few years ago:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ichard+overton

RIP, Mr. Overton. May you find an endless supply of cigars in heaven!

Tio Gato · 12-27-2018, 07:39 PM

That guy was one of my heroes. Thanks for letting us know.

Porch Dweller · 12-27-2018, 09:57 PM

Wow, RIP Mr. Overton.

cmitch · 12-27-2018, 11:20 PM

He had been hospitalized several times in the last year with pneumonia. RIP Mr. Overton.

drjammer · 12-28-2018, 07:52 AM

R.I.P. and thanks for your service

elderboy02 · 12-28-2018, 08:19 AM

RIP

icehog3 · 12-28-2018, 10:38 AM

Sad news, but a truly inspirational man. Rest in Peace.

357 · 12-28-2018, 11:38 AM

I saw the articles about Mr. Overton passing away. He was in Pearl Harbor when Japan attacked, and he fought in Iwo Jima. I pray God would comfort his friends and family.

CigarNut · 12-28-2018, 01:05 PM

May He Rest In Peace.

longknocker · 12-28-2018, 06:01 PM

R.I.P., Mr. Overton.

12-27-2018, 07:27 PM	#1
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 The nation’s oldest living veteran, Richard Overton, has died in Austin, Texas. He was 112 years old. He gave credit to God for his longevity, but he always said cigars and whiskey helped. “I been smoking cigars from when I was 18 years old, I’m still a smoking ‘em. 12 a day,” he said. We discussed him here a few years ago: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ichard+overton RIP, Mr. Overton. May you find an endless supply of cigars in heaven! __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

12-27-2018, 07:39 PM	#2
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 That guy was one of my heroes. Thanks for letting us know. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-27-2018, 09:57 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,387 Trading: (24)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 Wow, RIP Mr. Overton. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-27-2018, 11:20 PM	#4
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 He had been hospitalized several times in the last year with pneumonia. RIP Mr. Overton. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

12-28-2018, 07:52 AM	#5
drjammer I love Hockey!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Don Location: Colorado Posts: 284 Trading: (0)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 R.I.P. and thanks for your service __________________ Thanks for the memories Joe Sakic & Adam Foote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIj3kpPYh1M

12-28-2018, 08:19 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 RIP

12-28-2018, 10:38 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,269 Trading: (60)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 Sad news, but a truly inspirational man. Rest in Peace. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-28-2018, 11:38 AM	#8
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 I saw the articles about Mr. Overton passing away. He was in Pearl Harbor when Japan attacked, and he fought in Iwo Jima. I pray God would comfort his friends and family. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

12-28-2018, 01:05 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 May He Rest In Peace. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-28-2018, 06:01 PM	#10
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Richard Overton Dies at Age 112 R.I.P., Mr. Overton.