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William Henry "Billy" Covington

The funeral service for William Henry “Billy” Covington will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 6, at Riverwood Family with burial in Union Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Friday, January 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday.

Mr. Covington, 91, of Union Church, passed away January 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 21, 1932, to Lee Henry Covington and Ethel Katherine McCall Covington.

Mr. Billy served his country in the United States 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and he also worked at Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation. He was the manager of Southwest Livestock Producers Association in Lorman, MS. He was a cattleman for 82 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Veta Grace Smith Covington; his parents; brother, Frank Covington; and sisters, Mildred King and Janice Chandler.

He is survived by his children, Dwayne Covington (Sharon), Kendall Covington (Jennifer), Cliff Covington (Angela), and Gary Covington (Lisa); eight grandchildren, Casey Covington, Cody Covington, Steven Covington, Caleb Covington, Anna Grace Covington, Allison Covington, Kensy Covington, and Jessi Covington; and six great grandchildren, Peyton Covington, Madison Covington, Mason Covington, Mitchell Covington, Kendall Covington, and Charlie Covington. He is also survived by other  loving family members and friends.

He was an avid supporter of Brookhaven Academy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brookhaven Academy, 943 Brookway Blvd Extension, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

 

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  • Comment Link James and Ruthie Smith Sunday, 14 January 2024 17:06 posted by James and Ruthie Smith

    So sorry for your family. Billy and Veta were very close to Ruthie and me. We enjoyed many basketball games together at Brookhaven Academy. May he rest in peace.

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  • Comment Link Pam Stamps Friday, 05 January 2024 10:42 posted by Pam Stamps

    I am so sorry for your loss. Such a sweet family and set such a good example of what family is all about. Caleb and Emma were classmates and we are praying for your entire family.

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  • Comment Link Chris Newman Thursday, 04 January 2024 17:58 posted by Chris Newman

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for your family.

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  • Comment Link Jeff Chandler Wednesday, 03 January 2024 20:40 posted by Jeff Chandler

    I will miss my uncle Billy and aunt Veta very, very much. I have so many fond memories of visiting them as a child and a young man from California. I remember riding around the countryside with Mr. Billy, checking on the cattle and counting the herds, Also, helping Miss Veta in the garden and working with my cousins to bring in the square bales. My family visited them during 4th of July 2019 and they had front row seats to watch the fireworks from outside of our camper ar the Sportsplex in Brookhaven. We are so blessed to have spent those precious moments with them. They produced 4 fine sons and many wonderful grandchildren. I am so proud to call them all family and Mississippi will always have a special place in my heart. Love to you all! Jeff, Erin, Chris, Maggie, Andrew and Timothy.

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