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Walter Covington Obituary

Walter Wilson CovingtonROCK HILL - Mr. Walter "Duck" Wilson Covington, 74, of 5050 Hampton Ridge Road, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at CMC-Main, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church following the services. A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Covington was the son of the late George Clarence Covington Sr. and Dora Carothers Covington. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a past employee of the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Co. for more than 27 years, later retiring from Springs Industries. He also worked for York County at several Convenient Centers. He loved to fish and was a lifelong member of Allison Creek Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois Smith Covington; three sons, Brad Covington (Karen), Roger Covington, and Nathan Covington; four brothers, Mike Covington (Judy), George C. Covington Jr. (Barbara), Bill Covington (Peggy) and Sam Covington (Joyce); two sisters, Lucille Copeland and Judy Rodgers; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Covington. Memorials may be made to a Hospice of one's choice or Allison Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 5780 Allison Creek Rd., York, SC 29745. Condolences may be left for the family at www.whitesellfuneralhome.net.

Published by The Herald on Sep. 5, 2013.
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DuPre and I thought the world of Walt. He was a joy to work with at RHP&F. We have been away from Rock Hill for 24 years so have missed keeping in touch. Prayers are with you all.

Manella Calhoun

September 25, 2013

Sorry to hear about Duck. Heard about it to late to come to service. One memory I have is we were at Cresent Beach and up walks Duck while we were sitting on beach. He has a watermelon at his place. He couldn't go get it and come back any faster just to share it with Tom,Dean,Beth and me. Just an all around GOOD Guy!

Tommy Armour

September 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of Walt's death. I pray for the peace of God to help the family to heal

Linda Hunt

September 6, 2013

My condolence's to George and the entire
Covington family.I heard a great deal about Walt when George and I worked together.Our community has lost a fine man.

Larry Bell

September 5, 2013

We are truly deeply saddened by the loss of Walt, as I always called him. Lois we will pray for you and the family that God will give you comfort.

Randy Covington

September 5, 2013

I was truly sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I worked with him when we worked for York County. The family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Strait and Family

September 5, 2013

My sincere sympathy to the Family. I worked with Walt @ the Bleachery and he was a fine Christian man.

Brenda Comer

September 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lou Norman Giles

September 5, 2013

I was deeply saddened by the news of Walters passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.You and your family are in our prayers.

Ann Davis-Caughman

September 5, 2013

To all the Covington Family, I do not need to tell you what a good man and friend Walt was to everyone he knew, but to the people who had not met Walt you miss knowing a good man. God bless you and grant you peace in this tine of need.
Sonny and Sammie Hovis

September 5, 2013

sympathy to all the family and friends, walt was my boss man at the rock hill printing and finishing in the pac king dept. sorry for the loss, hes with jesus now.

tommy perdue

September 5, 2013

Mr. Covington was a joy to know. His smile and friendly greeting was always a bright spot of my day when he was working at the Conveneint Center. We have truly lost a real gentleman!

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