It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Jefferson Covington (Ellerbe, North Carolina), who passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Jefferson and Mattie French Allred Covington; his former life partner Shirley McFayden Covington; and his siblings, Bob Covington, Sara Key and Ralph Covington.

He is survived by : his spouse Marion Smith Covington; his children, Thomas E. Covington (Belda) and Dianne Covington McGreevy (Chris); his stepchildren, Richard Smith (Jane) and Branson Smith; his grandchildren, Lauren McGreevy Nisbett (Ted) and Katherine Grace McGreevy (Diego); and his great grandchildren, Rose Covington Nisbett, Teddy Christopher Nisbett and Jack Walton Nisbett.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (133 Ballard St, Ellerbe, NC 28338). A funeral service was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, June 21st 2024 at the Mt Carmel Presbyterian Church (1367 Clayton Carriker Rd, Candor, NC 27229).

The family asks that memorials be made to Richmond County Hospice 119 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, North Carolina 28379 or First Presbyterian Church of Ellerbe, P.O. Box 116, Ellerbe, North Carolina 28338.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carter Funeral Home