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Jospeh Covington Obituary

Joseph Wayne Covington, age 47, passed away June 18th, 2010 in Colorado Springs following a long illness. Joe was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on January 30th, 1963 and lived in the Colorado Springs area until his death. He attended Edison Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High and graduated from Palmer High School in 1981. After High School, Joe attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and Colorado University at Colorado Springs majoring in Psychology and Accounting. Joe enjoyed listening to music of all kinds and was an avid photographer. He had a great sense of humor accented with a characteristic laugh. He enjoyed working with and ministering to youth all over the Pikes Peak area. Joe was active in his church youth group and volunteered for several mission trips around the United States and Mexico. Later, Joe became a Youth Pastor for several churches in the Pikes Peak region and served as the Director of Youth Programs for the Pikes Peak Area of Southern Baptist churches and as a committee member of Monument Area Churches for city wide youth programs. Joe also worked for Family Christian Book stores and recently was an instructor in food services with The Colorado Springs Independent Center. Joe is survived by his mother, Ruth Covington of Colorado Springs, his father, Morris Covington of Chickasha, Oklahoma, a sister, Brenda Russell (Wes) of Stafford, Virginia, a brother, James Covington (Rhonda) of Douglas, Wyoming, two nieces, Alyssa and Katelyn Russell of Stafford, Virginia and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends. Memorial services will be held at Circle Drive Baptist Church, 801 N. Circle Drive, on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice of Colorado Springs, 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3631 or any other charitable organization.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2010.

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Dave Roethle

July 2, 2010

My dear friend, I will miss you. I have so many wonderful memories that you have given me. You will always be in my heart.

Robert Morrison

June 27, 2010

Joe we met in HORACE MAN we had Boyed Molton for math!You and Darrel welcomed me in I was the boy from Bates we had a lot of laughs! And good times,you will allwayes be part of my life. May GOD bless your familly and I will see you in HEAVEN your freind Bob Morrison.

Susan Brennan

June 27, 2010

Joe was a good friend in high school. Although we lost touch for several years, it was nice to reunite via Facebook and communicate again. Joe was a wonderful person and did God's work. I know he will be missed by all that he touched. May God Bless his family.

Tanya Topping

June 26, 2010

Joe, you will be sorely missed and I thank you for the guidance you gave me in youth group.

Aaron Zimmerman

June 26, 2010

Joe was a good friend of mine. He was strong for God, and he never judged me for the things that I have done. He will be miss by me and I will see you again with our Lord savior Jesus Christ who lives forever and ever.

Scott, Lisa randolph

June 26, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Ruth, we never met but Joey spoke about you often. He was a very unique individual, who had a good heart, he will be missed greatly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Monica (Hellem) Bryant

June 26, 2010

Brenda and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I remember how funny Joe was, and what a crush I had on him...lol. I am sure his loss will be felt by many people. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Natalie Putnam Jagers

June 25, 2010

God really made Joe a jewel of a person. He was always so kind and loving. I will forever remember his laugh and contagious smile! Mrs. Ruth, Brenda, James, and family, please know that we are praying for God's overwhelming grace, love and comfort for you.

Steve & Vickie Rusinko

June 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to your family. You will be missed while you're gone, but we'll have eternity to catch up when we're reunited. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tom Hessek & Family

June 25, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss,I remember Joey as a kid living next door to the Covington's on Pennsylvania Ave.Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. God Bless

Susan Patterson-Bisel

June 25, 2010

you will be missed but we shall see you again

Tammy Gilman

June 25, 2010

Oh how you will be missed my friend. You always made me laugh. I was blessed to have known you from you little sister and at CDBC.You will be missed and remembered. You touched many lives.

Barbara & Richard Scheideman

June 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary McKay

June 25, 2010

Joe - was a great man! He helped me become the Christian I am today. I will never forget you. Thank you for touching my life. Mary

Marla Clancy

June 24, 2010

One of the best summers of my life was spent in the springs with my friends, Christine & Ginger, and the people of Monument. Had lots of fun that summer...The Village Inn, the drive in, working on the church float for the 4th of July parade, so many things. Joe will be remembered fondly.

Matthew Williams

June 24, 2010

Great memories of Monument Hill SBC youth group! We'll miss you, Joe!

David Hair

June 24, 2010

My childhood memories of Joey are of a loving, caring and compassionate human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robin Newman

June 23, 2010

Joe, though you are now with the Lord, laughing and enjoying fellowship with the Father , I wanted to write this for you.

Thank you for the wonderful, long standing friendship to my husband, Joe. You brought many great memories and tears of laughter to him and to many, many others. From being a groomsman at our wedding to taking care of our dog, to the music for our anniversary surprise- you were a true friend. Every husband needs a friend- so thank you. You blessed his life, therefore, you blessed mine. You will be missed.

Brenda Russell

June 23, 2010

I miss you, my big brother! We laughed a lot through the years--through the good times and the bad. I have MANY fond memories of the fun we had together and the trouble we got into occasionally--like the time you convinced me to follow the ice cream truck with you on our bikes :~)
I am blessed to have had you as a brother and my girls were blessed to have you as an uncle!
I love and miss you--your little sister

Eric Lindgren

June 23, 2010

Joe and I were in youth group together, and later we were roommates at Hardin-Simmons. He always had a laugh on his lips, and helped me to try to see the lighter side of life --
something this world needs more of.

Lori Lujan

June 23, 2010

You will be missed old friend!

Christine Keller

June 23, 2010

Remembering Joe when I was a small girl, he always had these silly antics, the donald duck sounds, the silly games. As I got older and saw his beautiful photos, they made me think that Joe created the fun. He wasn't just a witness to it. He was the reason it existed. His awesome sense of humor and his laugh I will cherish. He will be missed in this world. Ruth, Brenda, Jamie... I feel terrible for your loss.

Kimberly Morton

June 23, 2010

Whether you knew Joe for twenty minutes or twenty years, he touched your life, and the sound of his laughter will never be forgotten. More recently, he was so instrumental in reconnecting so many people, so many old friends...his photos bring so much joy. We're all blessed to have called him Friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry & Teresa Holmes

June 23, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Capps

June 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peggy McGovern

June 23, 2010

We met Joe at Garden Ranch Church several years ago and were impressed by his leadership of the youth and his fun-loving ways. We're thinking of James and Rhonda especially right now. Love you guys.
Love, Peggy McGovern

Tony Barros

June 23, 2010

Joe is leaving a lasting legacy to the Colorado Springs community and to the Southern Baptist Churches he served in. May God honor his work and continually bless his family. He was truly a follower of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Tony Barros

Jerrie Bloxom-Downing

June 23, 2010

Few people could make me laugh like Joe could. Tears rolling, noisless, gasping for air, stitches in the side laughs. That is how I will remember him. Ruth, Brenda and James, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!

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