Joseph Edwin Covey

Joseph Edwin Covey

September 8, 1921 - July 31, 2012

Pottsboro
Joseph Edwin Covey, 90, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Homestead of Denison.
Mr. Covey leaves behind many friends and family as he goes home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be at Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel from 7-8 p.m. Thursday.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 at Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel. Reverend Bobby Hancock will officiate and burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.
Joe was born on September 8, 1921 in Sherman, Texas, the son of John and Mary Mayfield Covey. He graduated from Sherman High School and married Verla Jean Droegemeier on July 25, 1942 in Durant, Oklahoma. They just celebrated 70 years of marriage.
For over 50 years he was in the garment manufacturing business with many factories in numerous locations in Texas and Oklahoma. He was a member of Elks Lodge Lakesite #238, the CB Club and Georgetown Baptist Church.
Mr. Covey was honored in 2009 at the Boot Scootin’ Ball as one of the 1969 founders of the Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, which is still operating and growing today. In February 1969, Joe and several others from the Preston community were concerned about the long response time for fire fighters to reach the Preston area. Working out of the workshop behind Joe’s house, the group organized and incorporated as a non-profit, non-stock and tax exempt corporation, Preston Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department. In 1972 he also helped found Preston Community Church. Joe was known for his many chariable donations and support to many in need.
Preston Volunteer Emergency Services firefighters will serve as his pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, P.O. Box 518, Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Verla Jean Covey of Pottsboro; sons, Joe Allen Covey and his wife, Madalyn of Denison, and Herbie Covey and his wife, Pam of Pottsboro, Texas; daughter, Linda Jean Bosworth and her husband, Steve of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Shannon Engle and her husband, Robert of Allen, Texas, Kim McCool and her husband, Bob of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Sherri Dawn Kirby and her husband, Ray of Allen, Texas and Britni Dulock and her husband, Bryan of Lindsey, Texas; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Jake and Mike and sister, Lucy McCullough.
The family would like to express their special thanks to Homestead of Denison for years of Love, Care and Support.

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  • Ann Murray

    says:

    I would like to extend my condolences to the family. He was obviously a great man and leader in the community. I learned about his service and input in establishing Preston Volunteer Emergency Services and was honored to meet him at the the Boot Scootin’ Ball when we celebrated the 40th Anniversary. He will be remembered and missed! Ann Murray

  • Ann Murray

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  • Donna Rohrer Davis

    says:

    Joe will be missed, a good man , I thought alot of him I learned alot from him in the sewing world, and so much of it still helps me today. Joe and Jean have always felt like family to me. Wish I could be with everyone, but I am out of town. My condolences to all of you. Donna Rohrer Davis. from the sewiing factory.

  • Mike, Candace, Brady and Tatum

    says:

    Mike, Candace, Brady and Tatum purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Mr. Joseph Edwin Covey.

  • Barbara Moore

    says:

    Uncle Joe was a wonderful man. I regret that I’m unable to attend the service. The family is in my thoughts & prayers. He will be greatly missed by many-many friends & family. Barbara Covey Moore

  • Patricia Covey McLaughlin

    says:

    Uncle Joe was a gentle man who was seldom without a smile. I regret that I will not be able to attend the service, as I am out of the USA, but my thoughts and prayers will be with everyone. Patricia Covey McLaughlin

  • Tish Stockslager

    says:

    Herbie, Pam, and Girls – My deepest sympathy. Tish Stockslager

  • Leslie Heyd

    says:

    My Great-Uncle Joe was amazing, so full of energy and enthusiasm. He was always smiling and ready with a joke to tell. He had a way of making you feel important, even in a large crowd. I never knew anyone with such heart. He will be dearly missed. My love to Aunt Jean and the rest of the family. Leslie Heyd

  • Jack Ridgeway

    says:

    Linda and Steve, please accept our heratfelt condolences during your family’s time of bereavement. Nancy and Jack Ridgeway

  • Linda Covey Bosworth

    says:

    Thank you Ann, We miss Dad a lot, there will never be another one like him.

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