Back to Obituaries Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Mr. Robert Coverson

06/03/1931 - 12/26/2013

Obituary For Mr. Robert Coverson

Mr. Robert Coverson passed.

Celebration of life for Mr. Robert Coverson will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 11:00 am at Central UMC, 501 Mitchell St., Rev. Yvette Massey, Senior Pastor., officiating. Interment, Hillandale Memorial Garden. Remains in state at 9:30 a.m.

Visitation Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 12-9p.m. at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr. (at Memorial Dr.) 404-373-3191 www.grissom-clarkfh.com.

~ Reflections of Life~

Mr. Robert L. Coverson was the third child out of five born to the late Ethel and Zadie Coverson on June 3, 1931 in Franklin, Georgia. He is predeceased by one brother. Robert was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2013.

He lived in Atlanta Georgia for a number of years before moving to Bridgeport, Connecticut. While in Connecticut he was employed with Reliable Steel Drums. In addition, Robert was a member of Holy Ghost Deliverance Cathedral Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

He lived in Connecticut for many years until he decided to return to Georgia in August of 2013, the place he always called home.

Robert loved gardening, fishing, working on cars and playing cards. He was a father, husband and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He leaves to cherish a loving wife of 64 years, Willie Cleamer Dixson-Coverson who he married three times all in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. Together they raised twelve children, five sons, Mr. Robert C. Coverson (Lucero), of Tennessee, Mr. Jimmy C. Coverson, Raheim Coverson, Joseph Coverson and Matthew Jones all residing in Connecticut, Mr. Sidney Coverson (Mieko) of Japan; seven daughters, Mrs. Joan Quarrie (Lenworth) of North Carolina, Mrs. Danita Coverson-Jagne (Ousman), Anita Coverson, Mrs. Vickie Coverson-Peterson (Dawud), Mrs. Bethy Coverson-Ward (Keith), Bianca Coverson and Crystal Jones all residing in Connecticut; two brothers: James (Creamer) Coverson, of East Point, GA and Rev. J. E. (Fannie) Coverson of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Lottie (Thomas) Smith of Ellenwood, GA; nineteen grandchildren, T-Shaka (Demonica) Coverson, Tomorra (Corey) Young, Philip Coverson, Francisco (Vivian) Medina), Cynthia (Brian) Eason, Samantha Medina, Mark (Jana) Medina, Sabrina Coverson, Kason (George) Perrin, Tysha (Leo) Martinez, Lakeya Coverson, Ebony Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Sienna Peterson, Tymon Peterson, Samuel Coverson, Seraphina Coverson and Sade Coverson; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a host of other sisters and brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, one extremely close friend, Ms. Bernice Williams, other relatives and friends.


Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Jimmy, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. We always enjoyed the "back in the day" stories told by you about your dad. Be well Love Deb & Maggie

Deb Johnson

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who is 'comforting those mourning, and binding the brokenhearted' sustain you during this most difficult time. (Isa. 61:1,2). Again, my deepest sympathies

Monica

To the Coverson family, Please accept my sympathy. During this difficult time always rely on the God of all comfort mentioned at 2 Corinthians 1:3&4 who comforts us in all our tribulations. Draw close to him in pray and he will sustain you.( Psalms 55:22)

C,M,

I am sorry for yor lose death is not a natural thing that's way we are so upset when we lose a loved one to death. The bible talks about a time when death will be no more in Revelation 21:4. I would be more than happy to more fully explain this hope to you and other bible truths you can reach me at Kbidotkom@gmail.com.

P. Knight

Grandma... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the peace of God rest upon your heart and give you the strength that you need.

Yma

Yma

To the Entire Coverson Family and extended Family of Friends:

May God Bless Robert’s Family and Friends and strengthen them in their time of sorrow; I Pray that God Blesses and has mercy on Robert’s Soul and I Pray that all of you in time of crisis lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ…

With My Heartfelt Sympathy and understanding that words cannot express…

R.I.P. Robert…

Dennis Skurjo

To Jimmy and the Entire Coverson Family:

With my Deepest Sympathy and Understanding that words alone cannot express in the loss of your Father, may he rest in peace…

God Blessings…

Michael Skurjo

Best Sellers

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

$50.00

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$84.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$134.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$104.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$149.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$74.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$149.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$84.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$79.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$79.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$79.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$94.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$79.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$89.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$89.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$79.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$184.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$84.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$74.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$159.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$89.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$94.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$79.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$99.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$79.95

Love's Journey
Love's Journey

$84.95

Garden of Memories
Garden of Memories

$134.95

Sweet Tranquility Basket
Sweet Tranquility Basket

$89.95

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

$84.95

Tender Tribute
Tender Tribute

$129.95

Deeply Adored
Deeply Adored

$79.95

Your Light Shines
Your Light Shines

$119.95

Joyful Memory
Joyful Memory

$119.95

Heavenly Grace Spray
Heavenly Grace Spray

$189.95

Bright and Beautiful Spray
Bright and Beautiful Spray

$184.95

America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

$74.95

Small Garden Dish
Small Garden Dish

$74.95

Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet

$169.95

Rainbow Reflections Basket
Rainbow Reflections Basket

$104.95

Splendid Memories Bouquet
Splendid Memories Bouquet

$79.95

Golden Days Basket
Golden Days Basket

$79.95

Serene Retreat
Serene Retreat

$94.95

Heavenly Heights Bouquet
Heavenly Heights Bouquet

$79.95

Heavenly & Harmony
Heavenly & Harmony

$84.95

Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden
Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden

$114.95

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet

$104.95

Vivid Recollections
Vivid Recollections

$94.95

Sunny Memories
Sunny Memories

$139.95

Emerald Garden Basket
Emerald Garden Basket

$84.95

Sacred Duty Spray
Sacred Duty Spray

$184.95

French Garden
French Garden

$79.95

Celestial Love
Celestial Love

$84.95

Peace Lily
Peace Lily

$84.95

Blossoms in Vogue
Blossoms in Vogue

$84.95

Large Basket Garden
Large Basket Garden

$104.95

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray

$264.95

The New Sunrise Bouquet
The New Sunrise Bouquet

$79.95

Blessings Bouquet
Blessings Bouquet

$84.95

Rays of Light Spray
Rays of Light Spray

$189.95

Eternal Peace Basket
Eternal Peace Basket

$79.95

Rose Remembrance
Rose Remembrance

$194.95

Fall Fantasia
Fall Fantasia

$84.95

Sacred Garden Spray
Sacred Garden Spray

$239.95