Family
He married Nancy Swain (1926–2009) in 1949; they had two sons: Richard Adair (Rick) Overton and Steven Swain Overton. Rick is a comedian/actor/writer now living in California, and Steven is based in New Mexico.
Hall Overton was also survived by his brothers Harvey and Richard Overton.
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