Watkins Overton
S. Watkins Overton Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Memphis | |
| In office 1949 – March 1, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | James J. Pleasants Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Frank T. Tobey |
| In office 1928–1939 | |
| Preceded by | Rowlett Paine |
| Succeeded by | Edward H. Crump |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1894 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1958 (aged 64) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Samuel Watkins Overton Jr. (June 5, 1894 – December 2, 1958) was an American politician and the longest-serving mayor in the history of Memphis, Tennessee.