Lee E. Overly, of Chillicothe passed October 22, 2026 after a brief illness with Cancer. He was born September 27, 1946 in Chillicothe to Loyd E. and D. Jean Burlile Overly. Lee was married on March 22, 1969 to Beverly J. Carnes. They had 57 years of marriage. Our surviving children Mark Lee Overly (Lisa Wilson Overly) and Meredith Marie Overly Payne. Grandchildren we dearly love Camaro Allen (girlfriend) McKenna Thompson) and Chevelle Leeigh Payne.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Thad Alan Overly and Thomas Diehl Overly.

   Left behind, Nephew, Seth Alan (Annie) Overly, of Kentucky; Niece, Megan (Isaac Justice) Overly; Sister-in-laws Sandra Carnes Nunn, of Kettering and Emily Carnes Carmean, of Kingston; Nieces, Lindsay Nunn (Mark) Dapore; Great Niece, Laura Wintersteen, of Kettering; Nephew, Jason (Susan) Nunn, of Dayton; Special friends, Ray Wiget Family and Army friends, Mike Erskine and Colonel Cindy Pennock-Hanish. Special cousins Dave and Kathy Wickline and Lisa Wickline Ortman, of Marysville.

   Lee graduated from Centralia (now Zane Trace) in 1964. He started farming at the age of 13 and retired because of his health in 2014. He was a successful Farmer and enjoyed working outdoors. Lee loved his tractors and collected a few Classic cars that he loved. He was in the 1001st Field Service Unit of the Army Reserves and retired after 25 years-service. A member of the Kingston American Legion and Chillicothe Amvets.

   A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Chaplain Michael Burns officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m. prior to the service. Military rites will be given by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard.

   Lee will be cremated with burial at a later date for immediate family.

   We would like to extend our gratitude to Adena Hospice for the loving care given to Lee during this time.

   In lieu of flowers, please donate to Adena Hospice or a charity of your choice.