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Robert Covington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2014.

Robert L. Covington, age 91 of North Little Rock, AR passed away June 20, 2014. He was born 9/12/1922 in Rowell, AR to the late W.H. and Lottie Thornton Covington. He was preceded in death by his two brother’s Alva Covington and Carroll Covington who he was really close to, and a sister Ara Covington who passed away during his and her early childhood. He was also preceded in death by his favorite brother in law Herchel Archer. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Alverson Covington, one son Randy Covington (Carla), granddaughter Kendal Covington, step-grandson Alex Duffel and great grandson Korbin Caipen. He is also survived by his baby sister Betty Archer of England AR and a large group of very, very sharp nieces and nephews and cousins.

Mr. Covington grew up in the Clear Lake community near England AR where he graduated from England High School. He then attended Modern Business College in Pine Bluff AR which was interrupted by being called to serve his country during World War ll. He served 30 months with the 456th Bomb Squadron, 9th U.S. Air Force, where he received the Silver and Bronze Service Stars along with the bomb group Presidential Citation. After the war he was employed by the VA Hospital in North Little Rock as a Registrar Assistant for 20 years before transferring to the VA Regional office in Little Rock. He was Assistant Director of the Veterans Services upon his retirement March 1983. He was a long time member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Little Rock AR.

He was a loyal and faithful husband, and a super father, grandfather and great grandfather. He liked all sports especially the Razorbacks and St. Louis Cardinal’s. He had especially fond memories of all the many fine young men he coached, as well as other coaches he became associated with in Little League, Pony League and Legion baseball, many of whom excelled in life and always ask about him. He also enjoyed flying small planes with his brother in law Herchel Archer, R.V. Stewart, other friends and scaring his son when they flew together. He also was an avid cross word puzzle fan.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday June 23rd, 2014 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills funeral home, 7724 Landers Rd. in North Little Rock AR with funeral services to immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Entombment will be in Rest Hills Mausoleum also located at 7724 Landers Rd. in North Little Rock AR. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Trinity Assembly of God Church 11120 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock AR 72212.

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June 22, 2014

Dwayne Maynard

Mary, Randy and Family,

We love you and holding you up in prayer. Bob was a blessing to Trinity Assembly of God and I know he will be greatly missed. May the Lord's strength and peace be evident in your lives in the days to come.

June 20, 2014

Ruth Davis

Aunt Mary, Randy and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I always had a special fondness for all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Bob held a special place in my heart. He was always so good to me and I loved the times I got to visit with him. I will always remember how faithful he was to visit when my parents were sick. He was the best. Jimmy and Ruth Ann.

June 20, 2014

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