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Mark Covington Obituary

Mark Alan Covington

27, died Saturday on April 20, 2013 in Indianapolis. He was born April 16, 1986 in Indianapolis. He received his high school diploma from Perry Meridian High School in 2005. Mark enjoyed playing basketball with his buddies, working out, and watching UFC fights. He even dreamed of becoming a UFC fighter. Most of all, Mark loved spending time with his two sons, showing them the love of a father. Mark was able to bless others through organ donation.

Survivors include his two sons, Elias and Noah Covington; girlfriend, Jessica Snyder; mother, Laura Covington; father, Steven Covington; two sisters, Shelby and Bethany Covington; nephew, Caden Covington and grandmother, Sue Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Suzy Tomlinson and two grandfathers, Orville Ball and Thomas Covington.

Pastor Paul Erny will conduct a funeral services at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Community Church of Murphy's Landing, 7401 S. Harding Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until service time Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations for his children, Elias and Noah Covington, may be made at the National Bank of Indianapolis, at any Indianapolis banking center location.

Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel is handling the arrangements. Information: 535-6880:

http://www.jessenfuneralhome.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Apr. 24, 2013.
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I will always remember Mark and your beautiful family through MacArthur! I pray that his boys will continue to remind you of his wonderful memory!

Ginny Elkins Moore

May 5, 2013

Dear Laura and Steve, Beth and Chelsy, Jessica, our prayers with you. Mark is in a better place with God
Maria and Steve Alexander

steve alexander

April 27, 2013

Savannah Thacker

April 25, 2013

Judy Pointer

April 25, 2013

Laura and Steve, my heart goes out to you in your suffering. Lots of memories come to mind. Thinking of you and caring...love Lydia Helms

Lydia Helms

April 25, 2013

Laura and family... We are so sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Wren Family

April 25, 2013

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am and for what you are going through. I am praying for your family. Going through this a year ago with my brother, was extremely hard. I can't say that you will ever feel peace, but God will bring you through it all. Keep faith! Big hugs to all of you.

Cassie Scott

April 25, 2013

I love you Laura., so much! My heart aches for both you an Steve and your whole family. God speed Mark!
Love you always ,
Tricia Matly

April 24, 2013

Pamela Lickliter

April 24, 2013

Dear Laura and family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Laura, its hard to believe how many years have passed since we met and prayed together for our children, and their teachers, through Moms in Touch. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time.

Nancy Walsh

April 24, 2013

Steve, Laura and family,
We can't imagine what you are going through, and struggle to find words to let you know that we care. We love you and will be praying for you.

Mark and Louise Carlson

April 24, 2013

Laura, know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. Try to remember..."If God brought you to it, he will get your through it". Much love, Rick and Debbie

April 24, 2013

Im gonna miss u man...

Lyle Greene

April 24, 2013

Laura, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I wish I could think of something to say to comfort you but I can't imagine how you're feeling. We just wanted to let you know we're all thinking of you and your family.

The Family of Bill Willett

April 24, 2013

Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace and all of you find comfort in knowing you know have an angel looking down on you!

Welsh Family

April 24, 2013

heaven gained one heck of an angel, you will be missed mark, my prayers go out to your family, jessie and the boys

Haley Hicks

April 24, 2013

I will make sure "Ayla" and the boys r taken care of. We all love u and will miss u

Danielle Wall

April 24, 2013

Jesse Thacker

April 24, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

zoranna (ball) newby

April 24, 2013

Steve Laura and family, I don't have words to express my sorrow for your loss. Praying for God to hold all of you close through tomorrow and the difficult days to come.

Darla Matthews

April 24, 2013

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