Robert Harry Coverton Sr.

Robert Harry Coverton Sr.

Robert Coverton Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 1, 2008.
COVERTON, Robert Harry Sr., 79, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on August 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Ronald Coverton. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Jill Coleman (Chris); four sons, Robert Jr. and Geoffrey Coverton, and Vernon Coverton and Nehemiah Malachi; the mother of the children, Della Coverton; three grandchildren, Gerrin, Jullian and Samiel; his mother, Edmonia Bolden; one brother, Chris Bolden; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


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September 3, 2008

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Veverley Brown

September 3, 2008

May God's tender love and compassion comfort you in your loss.
My prayers are with you.

Veverley C. Brown

Sheila Singleton

September 3, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary Smith

September 3, 2008

To the Coverton family, I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Bob. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Smith (Duplex Envelope Co.)

Gloria Wright (Austin)

September 2, 2008

To the children & family of Mr. Coverton. May your comfort be in the memories God has given you to cherish and your peace in his promise of eternal life.

With Care and Sympathy

Evelyn W. White

September 1, 2008

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how sorry I am. I came to know Robert (Bob) when he delivered envelopes at the C&P building (now Verizon) at 10 N. Nansemond St. I would look forward to his delivery to share a few words. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Carolyn and Warren Brown

September 1, 2008

Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to our niece and nephews and the rest of the family. You are in our prayers. We love you.

Robert & sylvia Melvin

September 1, 2008

May you find comfort in memories and strength in each other's love throughout this very difficult Time.
You have our Deepest Sympathy.

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