William Ray Covington, Sr.
  • Born on: August 23, 1933
  • Departed on: July 1, 2021
  • Resided in: Kelley, IA

William Ray Covington, Sr.

 

William Ray Covington, Sr., 87, of Kelley, IA passed away Thursday July 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1933, to William H. and Beulah (Lunger) Covington in Iowa City, IA.

He married his lifelong sweetheart, Shirley Jean Tate on November 16, 1958, in Downy, California. They made their home in Belmond and Goodell, IA. Where William worked much of his career as a Truck Driver and Pipe Liner. He attended NIACC where he received his AS Degree in General Studies, GED, Diploma in Climate Control, and Certification in Automotive Mechanics.

A Celebration of Life will be held in William’s honor Saturday, July 10 at Cattleman’s at the Club, Belmond, IA. Where family will welcome guests from 11AM to 1PM.  

William is survived by five children, Randy Covington of Eldon MO, Laurie (Loren) Winfrey of Kelley, IA, Larry Covington of Maui, HI, Rhonda Dishman of Goodell, IA, Ronny Benson of Vinton IA, 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; daughter Susie Covington and Son William Ray Covington Jr.

Condolence may be sent to Laurie Winfrey, 54100 276th St., Kelley, IA 50134.

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