Delvin Covey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Delvin Covey (Harlingen, Texas), who passed away on April 29, 2020 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

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December 14, 2021

Margaret Bentley wrote a sympathy message

“I was privledged to be one of Dr. Covey's students at Gordon. I enjoyed his American lit classes. He encouraged me to speak up in class in spite of my shyness. He will be fondly remembered as a great teacher.”

December 21, 2020

Rosemary Barberet wrote a sympathy message

“My dad Gene Barberet was good friends with Del. He was Uncle Del to me when I was little. I have fond memories of his kindness. Dad is now 100 a d corresponded every year with Del at Chistmastime. May he rest in peace. Rosemary Barberet”

June 8, 2020

Laurie Apling wrote a sympathy message

“To our great benefit, Doc "adopted" us as family, starting with my stepdad when he was Doc's student in college in the '60s. Listening to him talk was mesmerizing and inspirational. His life was dedicated to helping people, next door and all over the world. We love him dearly and will miss him terribly. Family and friends, I hope your memories of Doc bring you comfort.”

June 3, 2020

John-Manuel Andriote wrote a sympathy message

“"Doc" was my advisor while I was an English major at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass. I took several of his classes. He loved his subject matter AND his students, even if he often expressed it as "tough love." We began a correspondence in 1984 that ended in fall 2019, when he emailed and simply said I would not hear from him again because his eyesight made emailing too difficult. I have been richly blessed by my friendship with Delvin L. Covey. Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, Doc..”

May 11, 2020

Joel Brotzman-Gonzales wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Mr. Covey fondly. He would come in every quarter to print the newsletter for the local Orchid Society when I worked at Mail Boxes Etc. which later became The UPS Store. (Late 90's early 2000's) Occasionally, he would treat my manager Rick and myself to lunch at the Golden Palms dining room where he lived to thank us for helping him with his printing. I had not seen him for several years and wondered about him from time to time. He was a dear man and I am sure he'll be missed.”

May 3, 2020

John Drawe wrote a sympathy message

“This is John Drawe with Doc eating breakfast at Don Kuckos. The Corona Virus and his being wheel chair bound ended all of this a couple of months ago. I miss him so much.”

May 3, 2020

John Drawe wrote a sympathy message

“To Bruce, LInda and all of Doc's family. My name is John Drawe. I live in La Feria, Texas and tried to meet with Doc for breakfast as often as I could. He was always ready to get out of Golden Palms for our outing at Don Kukos for breakfast. He did not need a menu-2 eggs scrambled-NO BEANS-bacon(which he required that I eat). I miss him a lot. I wanted to know what happened when the time came close. He assured me all fine. Doc was such an incredible man. [email protected]”