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Jack Cover Obituary
Raleigh
Jack Brauer Cover died on Monday, March 31, at his home in Raleigh, NC. Jack was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Virgil and Lois Cover who preceded him in death.
Jack spent two of his high school years in Burma, a time he thoroughly enjoyed. The friendships he made then remain to this day. He graduated from Fayetteville Manley High School in Fayetteville, NY. Jack then spent a special year attending school in Heidelberg, Germany before attending Yale University. He graduated from Yale with a degree in political science and received his masters from Syracuse University.
Jack began his career at IBM. He then spent most of his professional career as a data base analyst contracting with both public and private entities across several states and overseas.
Jack was a Certified Lay Pastor in the Presbyterian Church USA where he was a life-long member. He served as an elder in sessions in Danbury, Connecticut and Raleigh, NC (North Raleigh Presbyterian Church and West Raleigh Presbyterian Church.) Jack was honored to be a delegate to the General Assembly of the PCUSA where he became acutely aware of the church's injustice to LGBTQ members. He served two terms on the Board of More Light Presbyterians. He campaigned vigorously for More Light in the last fifteen years of his life, seeking equal treatment for LGBTQ members within the Presbyterian Church. Jack learned to knit just so he could make rainbow scarves for awareness of More Light issues. He was a strong supporter of peace and justice causes, and was disappointed that he was too weak to risk arrest as part of the NAACP-organized Moral Monday protests during the summer of 2013.
Jack was a friend to many and was well known for taking food to those in need. He was also known for his whiskey sours and homemade fudge. Jack was a big man with an equally big heart and a generous spirit.
Jack is survived by his wife, Camilla Bolin (Weaver) Cover, daughters, Rebecca Cover Franklin (Paul), Kendra Wynn Cover; son, Micah Powell Cover; stepson, Gaines Montgomery Weaver; and step-daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Weaver and her husband, David Lybrook Neal. He had five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Clifton Cover.
Services will be held at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 PM. Family will receive friends at a reception at the church immediately following the service.
Memorials may be sent to More Light Presbyterian, PMB 246, 4737 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345-2634 or to West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, 27 Horne St., Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Cover
Yale Class of 1964
Anthony Lavely
April 9, 2014
On behalf of my classmates in the Yale Class of 1964, I extend condolences to Jack's family and friends. Jack had many friends in our class and will be missed. We mourn his passing and will remember him on our Class Website (www.yale64.org) and at a memorial service on campus during our 50th reunion in May 2014. Anthony M. Lavely, Class Secretary
April 7, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family. Rely on Almighty God because he is near to those that are broken at heart and will provide you with the strength to continue on.
April 6, 2014
Cam and family... Please accept our sincere condolences at Jack's passing...he will be missed and remembered.
Stewart and Rosalind Sharp
John Wilson
April 5, 2014
Cam: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Jack. His advocacy for social justice is a huge loss for many unless we all invest a little more time and resources to carry on his work. He has cleared the path for all of us to be better people. His legacy will be our light. Be at Peace.
John I. Wilson, Raleigh
Karen Davis
April 5, 2014
Cam, so sorry to learn about Jack. He obviously is a special person who has touched many lives. You and your family are in my prayers for you to have strength to get through the coming days. You'll always be a special friend.
Beth Jennings
April 5, 2014
Cam and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What an amazing man Jack was!
Marilou Huberth-Santoro
April 4, 2014
The world has lost a great person. Jack lived across the street during our teen year and after the Covers returned from Burma. Like Susie, I attended many international get togethers. Of late, Jack was an internet friend with his Religeous Latest and remembering the past.
My prayers are with the family. RIP Jack
April 3, 2014
What an honorable life! I aspire to it. RIP, Jacm. You've earned it.
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Chuck Gough
April 3, 2014
Jack and I both graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius high school, a suburb of Syracuse, NY. Though Jack was a senior when I was a freshman, I sure knew who he was - even then we were both Christians! We reconnected through email & facebook 5 years ago when I worked on reconnecting my classmates for our FM'62 50th reunion. I looked forward to his posts and "Religious Latest" emails, and look forward to the day when we have some good Presbyterian discussions in Glory! Meanwhile,as Paul said in Philippians 1:21 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" Chuck Gough - Somerset, Pa
Susie Smith Saulniers
April 3, 2014
We will remember Jack's thirst for social justice and his methodical ways of ensuring civil rights are incorporated into policy and law. As a Fayetteville neighbor and high school friend, I have deep memories of Cover family diners with Burmese graduate students, his music and laughter, and his kindnesses towards all members of my family. Jack keep all strong as he coped with his treatments. His positive approach gave us hope for solutions and a weekly reminder of the blessings of each day and meal. My prayers are with Cam, Jerry and all his family and friends. He loved and taught us well about facing challenges and coping with obstacles. He will be physically missed but I have a secured place in my prayers and life memories of my friend, Jack. Susie Smith Saulniers
Richard Hovis
April 3, 2014
Cam, I am saddened with you, your family and friends. As life changes it gives you some wonderful memories to continue with. You are in my prays.
Mike Craig
April 2, 2014
Cam and family...
I am so sorry about your loved one passing. Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate his life in your lives on Sunday.
My 10 month old grandson is being baptized on Sunday so as I see him in this setting I will also have your family in my day
sally gladden
April 2, 2014
I have exciting and warmest memories of Jack while we were in grade school. Jack was always genuinely caring to all...that's a wonderful legacy. We even sang together in an operetta!Thanks for sharing this wonderful person with us.
Carol Hilliard
April 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear that Jack has died. I enjoyed his company as we worked together at North Raleigh Presbyterian in the early years.
Ed Rogers
April 2, 2014
I was once told,at the passing of a friend, "A Library has closed it's doors". His wisdom and kind heart will be missed.
Morris (Mo) Dean
April 2, 2014
We are sad at the loss of our friend of many years, but glad of all Jack's friends we have to remember him with.
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