Joe F. Overstreet, 88, of Fordyce Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on May 8, 2024. He went peacefully while at home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Fordyce, Arkansas on January 19, 1936, to Frank and Mildred (Blankenship) Overstreet.
Joe joined the police force in 1959 as a Fordyce City Policeman. He was honored to accept his dream job with the Arkansas State Police in 1962. He loved wearing the uniform of The Arkansas State Police and serving the state of Arkansas for 25 years.
He is survived by one daughter: Teresa Thompson of Newport AR; four grandchildren: Anthony Carter (Bethany) of Mountain View, who dedicated his life to care for Joe, Austin Carter of Newport, AR, Shanna Carter of Bay, Damon Smart, and one great-grandchild: Isaac Smart.
Joe loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his four-wheeler and scooter, sitting outside, and spending time with family and friends. He had many special friends who meant the world to him. He enjoyed sitting and talking with friends and family about old times. He had many great stories to tell, and if you were ever around him, you have surely heard at least one!
Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Overstreet; one son, Carl Carter, and his parents, Frank and Mildred (Blankenship) Overstreet.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas.
A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, Arkansas with a graveside service following the visitation at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, Arkansas.
