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James E. Cover

1962 - 2025

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1962

DIED

2025

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Dixon, Illinois

James Cover Obituary

James E. Cover
Born: April 13, 1962 in Fort Bragg, NC
Died: May 18, 2025 in Dixon, IL
James Edward Cover, age 63, of Amboy, died Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
James was born April 13, 1962 in Fort Bragg, N.C., the son of Edward and Pamala (Dodd) Cover. He graduated from Amboy High School in 1980 and was later employed by Clifton Landscape and Bama Foods both located in Tulsa, OK. James enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his mother, Pamala Cover of Amboy; two daughters, Whitney (David) Edge of AL and Brooke (Cale) Bentley of OK; his brother, Dan (Jamie) Cover of Eldena; and three grandchildren, Cheyanne, Kysen, and Nylen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cover.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to www.chapelhilldixon.com.

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Published by Sauk Valley News on May 23, 2025.

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