Bill Overstreet

Bill was born September 30, 1942 in Shawnee Ok to Louis and Thelma (Dedmon) Overstreet. As an only child he had the full attention of his loving parents.

Bill attended Oklahoma City Public Schools when his parents moved to Oklahoma City for his dad’s job with the CR Anthony Co. Bill graduated from Northwest Classen High School and continued his education at the University of Oklahoma.

He followed in his dad’s profession and worked as advertising direct for JC Penney in the Atlanta Georgia region.

Upon his dad’s death Bill returned to Oklahoma City to take his job with C R Anthony Co.

After the sale of Anthony’s Bill became part owner of Golf USA. Golf USA eventually had more than 200 stores nationally and internationally.

Bill retired and enjoyed his time with family and friends. He had a regular golf schedule with his buddies, Rick and Don.

Bill was known to never lose a friend. Thanks to Facebook and the ability to text he was in constant contact with friends from years ago to a new friend he just met.

Always encouraging and positive he affected many lives.

Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sibyl, his daughter, Bari Taylor and her husband, Mark, and grandson, Blake and his fiancé, Bevynne Hulsey. He was predeceased by his parents and his stepson, Rob Whetstone.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.