Remembering Richard Overton By Casey Claiborne, FOX 7 Austin Published December 28, 2018 FOX 7 Austin Facebook Twitter Print Email AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - Two men who knew Richard very well, Allen Bergeron and Volma Overton, Jr., share their memories of the oldest WWII veteran who passed away on Dec. 27 at the age of 112.