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Hugh Harper Covington

1942 - 2013

Hugh Harper Covington obituary, 1942-2013, Pantego, TX

BORN

1942

DIED

2013

Hugh Covington Obituary

Hugh Harper Covington, 71, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Arlington. Service: A private family service will be held. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Hugh was born on Aug. 19, 1942, in Brookhaven, Miss., to Jack Covington and Verna Mae Prestridge Covington. He served in the U.S. Army as captain for a tour of Vietnam receiving a Bronze Star. Hugh worked in the defense industry and for Lockheed Martin for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Smythe Covington; brother, Neil Covington; and sister, Mary Sue Hemphill. Survivors: Wife, Carla J. Covington; son, Scott Covington and wife, Meredith; daughter, Kerri Bobbett and husband, Chris; stepson, Tyler D. Magnus and wife, Knel; stepdaughter, Leah Magnus; brother, Carroll Jack Covington and wife, Bettye; grandchildren, Secily, Knox, Amai, Asher, Boone, Bella, Pepper; and stepgrandchildren, Truman, Ruby and Scout.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2014.

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January 13, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. I'll remember him from my Quilted Hearts days. His family is in my thoughts.
Sincere sympathy.
Kimberly Frankland and Family

Phyllis Lyon

January 6, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers are with Hugh's family and friends. I enjoyed my time working with Hugh and will miss his laugh.

American Heart Association

January 5, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

January 5, 2014

Thinking of you . Praying for you.Love, Ann Hill and Ana De la rosa.

Dorothy Purifoy

January 5, 2014

I will miss seeing Hugh at work every day. He was really a good man!

Rolfe Holkesvik

January 5, 2014

Wonderul, gentle, kind mentor and man. Hugh was highly respected and will be missed by many folks at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

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