Mr. Jeffery F. Covington, age 71, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Covington was born in Menlo, Georgia on April 26, 1941, son of the late Will Covington and Delia Hudgins Covington. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and prior to retirement, was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills.

Mr. Covington is survived by his wife, Mary Harris Covington; sons, Benjamin Covington and Jeffery Covington all of Summerville; brothers, Mr. Henry Lee Covington of Menlo, and Mr. George and Mrs. Jean Covington of Summerville; sisters, Mrs. Annie Bea Coleman of Chattanooga; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Johnson, Mrs. JoAnn (Tommy) Collier, Mrs. Ruthie Rounsaville, and Mrs. Helen Powell; Grandchildren, Lacy Shropshire, Talea Covington, and Jeffrey McCutchins; special friend, Fred Powell; a special Aunt, Sarah Hudgins; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Family Plot in the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jessie Bankston and Minister John Lewis officiating.

Pallbearers will be Fred Powell and Mr. Covington’s Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be his friends in the Community.

Mr. Covington will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Friday August 24, 2012. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence, 408 Sixth Street, Summerville.