Obituary for James Covington Celebrating the Life and Legacy of James Clyde Covington Sunrise September 8, 1927 Sunset June 16, 2018 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only , but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) James Clyde Covington was born September 8, 1927 in Hamlet, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of late Carl and Odessa Covington.
He departed this life on June 16, 2018, while in the care of his eldest daughter in Pennsylvania. Raised in a Christian home, James Clyde was educated in the Public School system in Hamlet, North Carolina. James Clyde moved to New York at age 17 where he continued his education attending a Trade School Program in Brooklyn, New York.
James Clyde believed in hard work and started working selling Newspapers and making Women’s’ Hats. He later was employed as a checker cab driver for many years. After several years of employment driving checker cabs, he purchased a Medallion cab and became an entrepreneur as an independent cab driver.
He retired and moved to Orangeburg, South Carolina in May of 1987. In 1954 he met the love of his life, a devoted Christian woman, Daisy Mae Cokley . They married in 1955 and from this union were born three daughters.
He was dedicated to his faith in God, his wife and his family. He enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and fellowshipping with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by: Stephane Bumpers (daughter); Siblings: Carl Covington, Jr., Mattie Julia Brown, Sarah Harriet Covington, Bettye Geneva Denman, Marion Grace Stewart Mendes, and Heddy Elizabeth Covington.
Memories of James Clyde and the legacy he leaves will forever be cherished by his by wife of 63 years; Daisy Covington; Daughters: Marilyn (Alberto) Perez, Viola Covington; Grandchildren, Michael Tucker Bumpers Jr., Isa (Gavin) Simmons, Reve’ (John) Quinonez, Aaron (Andrea) Perez and Leonard Terry Washington, Jr.; Greatgrandchildren, Michael Tucker Bumpers III, Chace Myles Simmons, Analena Sofia and Benico Alberto Quinonez, Aniyah Inez Perez and Avery James Perez; Siblings, Doris Vivian C. Covington, Odessa Lenora Kelley, Shirley Marie (Robert) Byrd, David Curtis (Darleen) Covington, Minnie Pinkney and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. The Family requests in lieu of flower donations be made to Lehigh Valley Pocono Homecare and Hospice, 502 VNA Rd East Stroudsburg PA, 18301. Order Flowers Immediate Need Select Language ▼ Contact Us / Location 23 North 9th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Phone: 570-421-7760 Fax: 570-421-1333 Email: pulafh@gmail.com We’re sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
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Thank you. Select another Continue In Memory of James C. Covington 1927 – 2018 Menu Click here to Send Flowers Plant a Tree In Memory of Your Loved One Click Here Family Log-In Click Here Subscribe to Updates Click Here Obituary for James Covington Celebrating the Life and Legacy of James Clyde Covington Sunrise September 8, 1927 Sunset June 16, 2018 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only , but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) James Clyde Covington was born September 8, 1927 in Hamlet, North Carolina.
He was the beloved son of late Carl and Odessa Covington. He departed this life on June 16, 2018, while in the care of his eldest daughter in Pennsylvania. Raised in a Christian home, James Clyde was educated in the Public School system in Hamlet, North Carolina.
James Clyde moved to New York at age 17 where he continued his education attending a Trade School Program in Brooklyn, New York. James Clyde believed in hard work and started working selling Newspapers and making Women’s’ Hats. He later was employed as a checker cab driver for many years.
After several years of employment driving checker cabs, he purchased a Medallion cab and became an entrepreneur as an independent cab driver. He retired and moved to Orangeburg, South Carolina in May of 1987. In 1954 he met the love of his life, a devoted Christian woman, Daisy Mae Cokley .
They married in 1955 and from this union were born three daughters. He was dedicated to his faith in God, his wife and his family. He enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and fellowshipping with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: Stephane Bumpers (daughter); Siblings: Carl Covington, Jr., Mattie Julia Brown, Sarah Harriet Covington, Bettye Geneva Denman, Marion Grace Stewart Mendes, and Heddy Elizabeth Covington. Memories of James Clyde and the legacy he leaves will forever be cherished by his by wife of 63 years; Daisy Covington; Daughters: Marilyn (Alberto) Perez, Viola Covington; Grandchildren, Michael Tucker Bumpers Jr., Isa (Gavin) Simmons, Reve’ (John) Quinonez, Aaron (Andrea) Perez and Leonard Terry Washington, Jr.; Greatgrandchildren, Michael Tucker Bumpers III, Chace Myles Simmons, Analena Sofia and Benico Alberto Quinonez, Aniyah Inez Perez and Avery James Perez; Siblings, Doris Vivian C. Covington, Odessa Lenora Kelley, Shirley Marie (Robert) Byrd, David Curtis (Darleen) Covington, Minnie Pinkney and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. The Family requests in lieu of flower donations be made to Lehigh Valley Pocono Homecare and Hospice, 502 VNA Rd East Stroudsburg PA, 18301.
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