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Mr, Michael Leon Covington passed away on July 11, 2011 at the age of 52 at the W.G. “Bill” Hefner V.A. Medical Center Hospice Center.
Mr. Covington was born September 18, 1958 to Walter and Clara Covington, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Phillip Chapel Baptist Church, where the Rev. Chad Armstrong is the Pastor.
Michael served in the United States Army during the Post Vietnam Era and was stationed in Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. Mr. Covington retired from the State of North Carolina.
Surviving is one son, Minister Antoine Smith, Sr. and wife Lashaunta of Maryland; one sister, Shirley Lewis of Atlanta GA; three grandchildren, Antoine Smith, Jr., Kennedy Smith and Brayden Smith; one nephew, Richard Dunston, Jr., one niece, Latrece Covington of Atlanta, GA, and a devoted aunt Mrs. Louise Davidson and husband Willie; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Service: The service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Salisbury National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Carolina Cremation (formerly Evergreen Cremation Services) of Salisbury is assisting the Covington family. Online condolences may be made at www.mycarolinacremation.com.
louise r. davidson says
Antoine , Shirley and family you have my deepest sympathy. You are cared about so very much at this time of loss. Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening , but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death. It is very hard for me to accept and embrace the loss of Michael. He was very special to me and we will all miss him. I know this is a very difficult time for you and I wish that I could ease your pain. I can tell you that time does ease the pain. I am here for you and offer my shoulder to lean on and my spirit to pray for you. Love, Aunt Louise and Uncle Willie and Family
Wanda Wells-Hines says
Antoine, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! As humans, this is difficult but God will sustain and carry you through this difficult time. Seek Him as a refuse during this time for as Matthew 5:4 says “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted!” God is your comforter and He will never leave nor forsake you! Know that you have caring co-workers that are here for you!
Von Patrick says
Just found out about Michael my heart go out to you. May God best each one of you and keep God in your life. He was a good guy
Tracy Harvey says
I am sadden to learn of this. I never saw anything less than a smile or hear nothing but laughter from Mike. He will surely be missed. May God bless and keep us all that have heavy hearts from such a great loss.
LINDA KIRKMAN says
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Barry Levine says
Sorry to get the news. I talked with Michael many times while i was with the City and enjoyed his company. My
sympathy goes out to the family.
Antoine Smith, Sr. says
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words. This was a very tough time for our family. The one thing we know is God is always with us. For he comforted us in our time of mourning.
Once again thank you! We pray that God watches all of you!
Shirley Lewis says
To my nephew Antione and Aunt Louise, I would like to thank you for all of your support and dedication to my brother. I know I would not have made it without you. Antione you are indeed a wonderful son, that always looked out for his father. God bless you, and I know you will do well in life. One thing I do know that your father was very proud of you, and I am as well. god bless