AUSTIN, Texas -- For many, turning 100 years old is a pretty remarkable feat. But for one Austin man, that's nothing compared to the birthday he's celebrating.
It's said that age is just a number. For Richard Overton that's a pretty big number.
"I'm 110 I believe," said Overton. "That's what they say."
And his big plans to celebrate his 110th birthday?
"Nothing -- just sit around like I always do," Overton said.
Except on Wednesday, he was surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors.
Overton was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He's now the nation's oldest living veteran from that war -- a title he earned after the previous oldest vet passed away last week.
"Well, I feel like I beat him," said Overton.
At his age, Overton admits there's not a whole lot he can still do.
But one thing he's great at: Making people laugh.
"He's never been old to any of us. He's always had such a sense of humor, said Jerry Tucker, a former coworker of Overton's.
"He's a person that you want to see every day and to be with every day because he's so positive and he loves everyone," said Overton's friend Martin Wilfred.
Overton credits God for keeping him alive this long.
He still enjoys some whiskey and smokes cigars every day, and plans to spend some time with his pal, President Barack Obama.
"I'd invite him over again if he wants to come," said Overton. "He invited me over, so I imagine when he gets out of office, I imagine he'll come over here."
Until then, Overton has plans to stick around for a little while longer.
"Yea, I'll wish I'll have another birthday!" Overton said.
Overton says another key to longevity is drinking lots of water to, "keep your blood travelling."
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