Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2PM from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4PM until 8PM and on Saturday, beginning at 12 Noon, until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Long-time Dickson County teacher, coach and principal Ralph Overton passed away on May 21, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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So very sorry to hear of this. Ralph’s family and mine have been friends for many years and generations. He will be missed.
Without a doubt – one of the finest human beings I ever encountered. He had a handshake that made you feel like you might lose your arm. I always loved to see him smile – having to be so firm, then he’d tilt that head and smile and laugh. He was real. He was honest, he adored his family. He will be missed for sure.
I am so sorry to hear about Ralph.He was an asset to our school system and entire county and the world.A great man alround.
Heartfelt sympathies & prayers are with all.
He cared for every student at DCHS. He was always speaking to them and greeting them with that big smile. He knew how to discipline with tough love, a pat on the back, or a shake of hands. I’ll always remember him ending the morning announcements with “Make it a good one today!”
never saw him with out a smile and it often came with something to laugh about one of those people that was a joy to be around gonna be missed!
Ralph was a mentor, a good friend, and a fellow coach and educator. He believed in me, and encouraged me to work hard to achieve my goals. I shall miss his big smile, his very firm handshake, and his encouraging words of praise. I shall have fond memories forever.
I worked on the hill with Coach O for a few years, as long as he was on the hill everyone was safe and cared for he had big bear hugs I miss and will miss those
So sorry to hear this. When we were I. High school I don’t think I ever say him frown. He was always wearing a smile and happy. I am so sorry for ur loss he was one of a kind for sure!
Ralph was a fellow teacher, coach, and friend. He will forever be remembered
Coach O we all called him. He was by far my absolute favorite principal at my favorite high school. Class of 93 will miss this one of a kind guy!!! He had a contagious smile and a silly laugh. Even after graduating he always remembered me. It made me feel blessed to have him as my principal. I know that me and ALL of class will NEVER walk on the grass at OUR school !!! RIP Coach O we all love you!!!
I first met Ralph when I was about 6 years old. Charlie Daniels and Ralph were the captains at Charlotte High school. My sister was homecoming queen and my first cousin Donna was the flower girl and I was the crown bearer. Being a 6 year old and getting to walk on that field with two of my hero football players left me feeling like I had made the best friend a boy could make. Coach Daniels and Coach O never failed to tell me hello and ask about my sister and brother in law! Rest in Peace Coach Overton.
Ralph was a neighbor and friend of our family. Our families rode the bus to Charlotte Elementary and High School together for many years and got to know each other. Ralph also played football for Charlotte High with my brother Edgar Brown and sometimes I would be allowed to play something similar to the game with them and other friends in our front yard. What great memories. The warmth of his genuine smile and loving soul will be remembered.
he was a great guy and also a wonderful principal rest in peace coach we all loved u
Great principal always nice to everyone he was around Thoughts and prayers for his family at this time
So sorry to hear about the passing of this great guy! Our daughters were good friends in Lebanon many years ago and prayers to his family😘
So sorry to read about the death of this fine gentleman!! Our daughters were good friends in Lebanon many years ago, many good memories of this family.. love and prayers to all of them😘