Jack was born Feb 18, 1931 in Wister, Ok to William David (Bill) & Inez Gertrude (Call) Covey. He drove cross country trucking before joining the US Navy during the Korean War. He returned home to work at Tinker Airforce Base. He became an Ordained Assembly of God minister in 1960. When retiring from full time ministry, he became a Funeral Director Assistant for Evans & Miller.
He married the love of his life Francis Jane Knight in 1954. To their union three daughters.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; wife Frances Jane Covey; Sisters Flora Covey Nichols, Christina Covey Adams, Ellen Covey Whitmore; Brother, Ed (Sonny) Covey; Grandson, Terry Dean “Bud” Osborn, JR.; and sons in law, Mark Holdge and Greg Morris.
Survivors include: children Deborah Lawson & Steven, Billie Jane Osborn & Terry, Annie Covey Holdge; grandchildren, Terrisha Jane Osborn, Billy Ray Bradford, Michael Whimore, Kyler Blake Branin, Brett Taliaferro, Maea Teuhema & Sione Teuhema; 7 great grandchildren; sister EulaMae Covey Nelson; A host of loved nieces & nephews; other realities, loved ones and many friends.
Viewing will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK
He was such a friendly man, he will be greatly missed. The funeral home will also miss his friendly spirit. Mr. Covey talked to everybody.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, BJ, and Debbie, Thinking of you and prayers. I know this is a difficult time. Love you all.
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