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BORN
1934
DIED
2008
Leonard Covington Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Benbrook United Methodist Church, 1122 Bryant St. Interment: 4 p.m. Tuesday in Murphree Cemetery, Evant. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely requests donations to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth 76107; Benbrook United Methodist Church, CLC Debt Fund, Benbrook 76126; or Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth 76103.
Leonard was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Mills County to Lewis and Ollie Covington. He was the youngest of six children.
Leonard was an employee of Lockheed Martin for 42 years, retiring in 1997.
He was a member of Ridglea Masonic Lodge, receiving a 50-year membership pin, achieving the position as worshipful master from 2006-2007.
Leonard married Frances Marwitz of Evant on June 24, 1955. Leonard and Frances made their home in Benbrook in 1965.
Upon retirement, they spent their leisure time piecing and quilting.
Special recognition is given to our caregiver, April Fish-McGowan.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors: Loving wife of 52 years, Frances Covington; son, Terry Covington and wife, Kitty of Benbrook; daughter, Tami Ellis and husband, Randy of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Kaylyn Covington and Elizabeth Ellis; and sisters, Lorene Armstrong and Robbie Robertson of Goldthwaite.
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Elizabeth Ellis
April 23, 2008
My grandfather, the most amazing man in the world. He lived by example. I'll never forget spending the night over there when I was younger. Tom and Jerry and old western shows were his favorite.
Lisa (Ray) Scruggs
April 9, 2008
Ms. Francis..So sorry for your loss..Thank you for thinking of us in our time of loss and I am thinking of you...Will always have the best memories of you..
Tami (Ray) Stueve
April 9, 2008
Dear Francis, Terry and Tami,
The Rays are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of growing up behind you in Benbrook. I'm glad I got to talk to him at our Mother's visitation. It meant a lot to me. You mean the world to all of us.
April 8, 2008
I AM SORRY FRANCES,ABOUT YOUR LOSS.HE WILL BE MISS BY US ALLL
JACKIE A7 ONC
Beth McKnight
April 8, 2008
Frances,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel the love of family and friends as they surround you at this difficult time.
Sherry Ruddle
April 8, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Elaine Porter
April 8, 2008
Dear Frances and children,
You were so blessed to have had Lynn as husband and father; he was a wonderful person. May God comfort you and ease your grief. Love, Elaine
Shirley O'Neal
April 7, 2008
Dear Frances,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We had such good times. I will remember Lynn as a kind and gentle man. Shirley
Hilda Witherspoon
April 7, 2008
Frances, You have my deepest sympathy. When you have loved as you and Lynn did, there will be a big hole in your life but God is sufficient to see you through day by day. I'm praying for you and your family. Love, Hilda Witherspoon
Warren Turner
April 7, 2008
Francis
Mom just told me about your husbands passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be remembered by the many that his life touched.
Alice Turner-Jackson
April 7, 2008
Frances and Family,
We love you and will never forget you.
BARBARA JOHNSON
April 7, 2008
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...... MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! MR. C WAS MY FAVORITE. IM GOING TO MISS HIM! LOVE, BARBARA JOHNSON
Jennifer Coffey
April 7, 2008
Aunt Frances,
We love you and pray for strength for you and your family. May God be with you and heal your hearts.
Love,
Otis, Jennifer & Caleb Coffey
Stephanie Newberry
April 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy Hull
April 7, 2008
Aunt Francis-
Our thoughts are with you all. We love you.
Amy, Lonnie, Kaci & Jake Hull
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