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Phillip Douglas Covington, 62, of Hamlet, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at his home.
Phillip was born Sept. 9, 1952 in Richmond County, a son of Gladys Marie Hawks Covington Colen and the late Clarence William Covington. Phillip was a graduate of Rockingham High School class of 1970 and Appalachian State University. He was an instructor in the GED department of Richmond Community College and was the recipient of the President's Award in 2014.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Covington.
Surviving are his mother, Gladys Hawks Colen of Hamlet; brother, Lloyd Covington (Kathy) of Hamlet; and a sister, Robyn Mitchell (Oakie) of Gainesville, Virginia.
A service to celebrate Phillip's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham with the Rev. Leon Hawks officiating.
The family will see friends following the service at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Richmond County/Anson Community Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and staff of Richmond County/Anson County Hospice for their caring and compassion during Phillip's illness.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
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The Richmond County Daily Journal
Friday, Feb. 13, 2015
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Larry Brown
February 16, 2015
I am deeply sorry to read about the unexpected loss of your beloved Phil. I am sure he will be terribly missed by many. May the support of family and friends comfort you and may our Creator's promise to eliminate death forever give you hope and the strength you need to endure. (1Corinth.15:26)
Pickett Ellerbe
February 15, 2015
When I was a young boy growing up in Zion Community, Phillip and his family were neighbors. I am saddened to learn of his death. May he rest in peace.
Debby Steagall Lundmark
February 14, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. (I went to school with Sammy. )
Kaitlynn Taylor
February 13, 2015
Mr. Covington was the best teacher ever. I will truely miss him, i wish his family well.
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"Raven"
February 12, 2015
Going to miss you, dear friend.
Rest in peace. I am going to drive down the road we used to fly on & remember you!
"Raven"
February 12, 2015
Words cannot express how I feel. Phillip was a true gentleman with a little devilish side that I had the pleasure of witnessing.
Rest in peace, Phillip! I'll see you on the other side
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