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Marcus Covington Obituary

COVINGTON, Marcus T. "Big Baby"Age 32. Suddenly, February 11, 2008. Survived by children, JaMonta Kejuan Covington and Micaia McBride; mother, Brenda Gayle Covington; father, Major Henderson (Barbara) Clay, Jr.; brothers, Kenny Covington, Gregory Phillips, Mark and Reginald Clay; sisters, Marita (Cliff) Washington, Nicole Wells, Mashae, Meah, Miriam and Makayla Clay; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation today, February 15, 2008 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Smith Brothers. Family visitation Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, funeral to follow, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1117 Second Avenue South, Elder Gloria L. Burton, Officiant and Pastor Elton L. Waller, Eulogist. Intement Greenwood "Main" Cemetery. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 706 Monroe St., Melvin J. & Henry L. Smith, Directors (615) 726-1476. www.smithbrothersfd.com

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Published by The Tennessean on Feb. 15, 2008.

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JAMONTA Covington

March 29, 2008

Thank you all for caring about my family

Katrina Johnson and Family

March 11, 2008

Ms Brenda and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
There are no words to be said to ease the pain that you feel but know that if there is anything you need we are only a phone call/car drive away. We Love You!!!

LeeLee (Tori - niece) Abernathy

March 4, 2008

My prayers go out to all family friends. May God Bless and Strengthen you all.

Jim O'Dowd

February 25, 2008

To all the family and friends of Marcus Covington, we were shocked and saddened to learn of Marcus' death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and with Marcus, during this sad time. He was a hard worker who dearly loved his family and wanted to do the next right thing. God bless you all.

keeatae hatcher

February 24, 2008

To the covington family,i send my condolences. may GOD bless you all

Tonya Montgomery-Waller

February 21, 2008

Brenda, I pray that God give you and your family strength during this time of sorrow. May God contiune to bless you all. De-De & Anthony

Von Barr

February 20, 2008

Reginald Clay and the Covington family -
Please know that others share in your grief and are praying with you for peace and comfort in the days to come. Remember the good times you had with your loved one and know that those precious memories will be forever etched in your hearts.

Brenda Covington

February 20, 2008

To Thank You All is never enough for all the kindness shown to my family in the loss of my son, may you all forever be BLESSED.
"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." 2 Corin. 9:15

Mother, Brenda and the Covington family

Rosella Covington

February 20, 2008

I"m sorry to hear about your lost one. May god be with you and family.

Kim Thompson

February 19, 2008

So Very sorry for your loss Kenny.

Rachel Nichols

February 18, 2008

Oh Brenda, I know you heart must be broken. I love and respect you so much. Please take care of yourself and find peace God's hands.

Tracey White

February 18, 2008

You have my condolences, may God be with you in the time of sorrow.

(A friend of Kenny)

Barbara Clark

February 16, 2008

Brenda & Family,

We, as friends go along ways back, my sorrows are buried within yours, for I know at this time what you are facing, and truly it isn't easy. I wanted so much to be there with you, but I hope you understand, I'm just a soldier marching with you going through this earthly pain. We shall see our love ones in future days to come, and I look so forward to it when we all meet up again. So take these words to heart.

I LOVE YOU!

Henry Bryant III

February 16, 2008

As family, I am here for you. Call me at anytime; 615-957-8398, may God carry you through this. With all my love...Henry C. Bryant III & Family

Jaylene Younge

February 16, 2008

May God Keep you and Bless you. Our thoughts and prayer are with the family.

TA Staffing

Yolanda Henry

February 16, 2008

I remember Marcus from when he was friends with my daughter Nicole Barrett in Junior High. He was a very kind and respectful young man. May God comfort you all. We are so sorry for your lost.

Cherie Cohen

February 16, 2008

My prayers are with you.

KAREN MANNING

February 15, 2008

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

Nakia Gordon

February 15, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jeantella & Carl Endsley

February 15, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May GOD be with you and your family.

MONICA MCBRIDE

February 15, 2008

KNOWING YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE WITH GOD HOLDING YOUR HAND YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED.

Shenetta Robertson

February 15, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

MONICA MCBRIDE

February 15, 2008

The time we shared up until this week I will forever charish for the rest of my day. You will be forever missed.

jackie Anderson

February 15, 2008

May you find comfort in precious memories.

Nicole Robertson

February 15, 2008

I wish it hadn't been so long since I last saw you. Now I miss you so...

Deacon Eddie Hill & Family

February 15, 2008

Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! We would like to express our deepest Sympathy to Brenda and the Entire Family! In Time like these we need a Savior, In Times like these we need an Anchor! This Rock is, JESUS!!

Toya Covington

February 15, 2008

"Dear God, thank you for the gift of tears that helps relieve our pain when we lose a loved one. Grant that all my grieving friends will know your presence and blessing in a very special way at this time of loss and pain. And please help me to be a supporting friend and comfort to them. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully in Jesus' name, amen."

God comfort you in your time of grief and give you peace to make it thru.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

KAREN MANNING

February 15, 2008

MS BRENDA MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.....JUST KNOW THAT YOUR LOVE ONE IS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. HOLD ON TO HIS MEMORIES AND KEEP YOUR TURST IN THE LORD........LOVE YA

Donnie & Melisa Greene

February 15, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Emily Woodward

February 15, 2008

Emily Woodward, the childrensn Music Teacher at Old Center

So sorry for your loss.

Tiffany Lee

February 15, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Carolyn Covington

February 15, 2008

Brenda, God be with you and your family in this time of need.

February 15, 2008

Kathy Ridley Nashville, TN

Tara Boyd (LiL' Black daughter)

February 15, 2008

I'm sorry about your loss. I pray, God give your family strength during your time of bereavement.

MICHELLE KIMBROUGH

February 15, 2008

To Brenda and the Convington Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one "Marcus". I personally know that it is not easy to deal with death, but Gods knows all about your hurt and pain. I pray that you lean not to your own understanding, but try God. He will be your comforter in times of sorrow. You are now and forever in my prayers.

Michelle Kimbrough & Family

Tamara Hamilton

February 15, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Barbara Jean, Donnita, Stanley (Bubba), Heavenly and Derrick Domingue & Alexander

February 15, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Tanya Hardiman

February 15, 2008

Hey Brenda, JaMonte, Micaia, Kenny, and the rest of the family and friends, just heal or learn to cope in you own sweet time, in your own way, remember the good times and let "GOD ALMIGHTY" do the rest.

Burton Court family

February 15, 2008

Brenda, Our love and prayers are with you. May your faith and love of God bring you comfort.

Constance Jackson

February 15, 2008

Ms. Covington you have my condolences. I am the mother of Reginald Clay. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. My son really loved his little brother and they shared some fun memories. Our prayers will continue to be with you.

the Dickson Family

February 15, 2008

Brenda, our prayers are with you in your time of need...May GOD BLESS each of you...
Tommie Jean

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