Regretfully, but also remembering fondly, another of our membership has left us...Hamber BigO was just another of the gang here really. He had a pretty cool A Coupe at one time, and he had an out of the box outlook on Hotrod/Custom influenced by one of his Dream Cars Zombie crafted as an inspiration for him...he never realized that though...as was mentioned in a Thread on where he was he had 47 or 8 Coupe he was working on...We had some conversation via PM and he asked if I could do him a few images of his A Coupe to gift to friends who helped him make it happen...I did and gifted the prints to him...he really was thankful and wanted give me something in return so he was making a winged woman hood ornament into an artpiece for me...I think shortly after this conversation his illness was creeping up on him although he faced it bravely as many here have done...he didn't get her done but I know he would have liked too... We were both born the same year and through our short virtual friendship here he said I was like a brother in many ways. Well Mike...I will miss you as a brother too...may you rest in peace with some Hotrod/Custom in between... I'd like to also extend belated condolences to the Overcash family and friends in Mike's passing... John Michael Overcash May 21, 1960 ~ September 7, 2022, 62 Years Old John Overcash Obituary John Michael Overcash, 62, of Winston Salem, previously from Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Michael graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1978 and became a Master Jeweler. He worked at several jewelry stores designing and making all types of jewelry for many customers until his health declined. Michael loved to collect antiques and restore classic cars. He enjoyed music and art and had an extensive collection of both. Michael is predeceased by his parents Maurice Lee Sr. and Edna Overcash and brother Maurice Lee Jr. “Buddy” Overcash. He is survived by nephews; Travis Overcash (Emily) and W.L. Overcash and families as well as aunt and uncle Billie and Peggy Overcash along with several cousins. The family wishes to thank Gordon Hospice House for their impeccable love and care for Michael, especially social worker, Karen Luther. As per Michael’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. https://www.whitleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/John-Overcash ..."Darlin" ...His Ole A Hotrod... ...his 39 Chevy Custom and @zombie's inspiration... RIP @BigO Please share any images or stories of Mike you have...he left us far too young... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/anybody-heard-from-bigo-lately.1300764/ ...a recent Thread I found...
Thanks @Stogy for the info on the passing of BigO, I agree with @das858 , I always enjoyed anything that BigO posted, he was unique. He shall be missed !
Agreed I'd like to see some of his automotive related sculptures he did...I wonder if his 39 moved on or was still with him till he passed...I hope it gets built in his memory...
Oh man what a bummer! I chat with him several times about his 47. I thought it was a perfect patina car.
That really sucks. So many guys have passed since I joined. There are other members here that I always wonder about, but not knowing their real name makes it hard to check on them. Going through my recent adventure, I had a bunch of guys here reach out to me, because my info is on my profile. And I really appreciate the support, I wish I could check on some of the these other guys, you truly become friends on here. Rip Big O
Sad to read this, we had a few PM's back and forth on HAMB related things, he left us way too soon. RIP John.
Another great long standing member. my condolences to his friends and family. I too enjoyed his posts.
I write this too much lately: My sincerest condolences to those whom loved him or called him friend. Godspeed BigO.
I’ll add my condolences to family and friends. As mentioned before, these threads are tough to reply on.
Thanks Hambers for the kind words...I'm sure he'll be smiling up there...Cruisin in that 39 parting the clouds...
Man it is terrible another hamber is gone so young. Big O was a good guy never met him in person but we shared a few "conversations" over the years. He will be missed.
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