Jack Covington

Mr. Covington, 76, of Shelby, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he retired from Carolina Freight where he was a truck driver. He was also the owner and manager of Covington Landscaping & Grading and an employee of Cleveland Funeral Services. He was a member of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Methodist Men, Bykota Sunday School Class and served on various committees. Mr. Covington was also a member of the Camp Call Masonic Lodge #534 and served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Covington was preceded in death by his parents Vernon Covington & Beulah Webb Covington, a brother Gene Covington and a sister Janet Brooks. Mr. Covington is survived by his wife Frances Mott Covington of the home, a son Rick Pettit of Thaxton, VA., a grandson Richard Pettit also of Thaxton, VA., and a brother and his wife Dan Covington & Suzy of Ellenboro, NC. In addition to these he is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Tom Steagald pastor of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Lafayette Street United Methodist Church, 1420 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28152 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wenover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.