John L. Covin, Sr. Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For John L. Covin, Sr.

The late Mr. John L. Covin, Sr. departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

A private ceremony for the family will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Words of Comfort and Encouragement will be given by Reverend Dr. Raymond Polite. Services will be streamed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.

"To everything there is a season, and a time and purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted" Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

Mr. John L. Covin, Sr., son of the late Mr. Henry Covin and the late Mrs. Jessie McGee, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on November 29, 1930.

John was educated in the Worth County Public School System at that time. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Porter Corner Baptist Church. He served as a member of the Deacon Board.

John was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mrs. Mae Beulah Ford-Covin.

On Monday, July 13, 2020, John answered his final call and entered Eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mae Beulah Covin.

John leaves a legacy of family to cherish his memories: his children, Jessie L. Covin, John H. Covin (Joyce) both of Sylvester, Georgia, Bertha C. McDonald of Albany, Georgia, Carrie L. Covin of Union City, Georgia, Helen Covin (Garnett), Cherry D. Covin, both of Winder, Georgia, Beulah M. Covin (Javier) of Warner Robins, Georgia, John L.Covin, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia, Gregory A. Covin (Olivia) of Dublin, Georgia; eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; a brother, Joe Nathan McGee of Palatka, Florida; a stepsister, Sallie Odom (James) of Albany, Georgia; a stepbrother, Johnny Hudley of Albany, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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I met Mr. John when he visited his son in Richmond, VA. He was a very lively person, he loved to talk about his children. He loved his family and my family enjoyed spending time talking with him. We will miss those times when he would visit and we pray that he is received with Blessings in Heaven. Rest In Peace Mr. John. Hermione White-Richmond, VA

My love and prayers are with the family. I will cherish the fond memories of Uncle John L. He made it his mission to keep me stocked with candy apples from the flea market. May his soul rest with our dear loved ones in paradise. Daphne Brooks (Odom)