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Francis Covington Obituary

Rev. Dr. Francis Covington , 70, of Goose Creek, SC Wednesday December 15. Dorothy's Home For Funerals. *DATE OF DEATH 12/15/2021*

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 17, 2021.

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for Francis Covington

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Rev. Joseph F. Brown

April 30, 2024

My Upmost and Sincere condolences on the lost of your Dear loved one and one I can Truly call a Friend as well as Mentor. May the Spirit of the Living God comfort and keep you all together.

Annice Brown

October 22, 2023

Rev., Francis Covington my pastor you are surely miss prayer. Soul is resting in Jesus.

Susan Woods

October 20, 2023

Mr. Covington invested so much into my life. He was my drama teacher at Clio High School and my spiritual advisor. His wise counsel helped me tremendously. I will always remember him. May God bless his family.

Gail Williams-Wright & Family

December 12, 2022

Our condolences and prayers to the Covington Family! RIP Pastor Covington! Job well done thy Good and Faithful Servant!

Phyllis mitchell

January 21, 2022

My deep condolences to the Covington family. May God continue to watch and guide you through your grief.

Juanita B. Smalls

December 26, 2021

To the Covington Family, You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Rev. Covington. We used to work together at Cainhoy Elementary/High School. He was a very likable person. May his soul rest in peace.

Angela Hepburn

December 23, 2021

Judy, I am sorry for your loss.

Irish Covington Richardson

December 21, 2021

I love you uncle pete!

Denise Michelle Cooper

December 21, 2021

Rev, Covington was one of my favorite teachers. He was my Drama club director at Clio High. My condolences to his wife and sons.

Mildred Higgins Steed '73

December 20, 2021

My sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray strength, comfort and peace for you now and in the days to come.

Sandra L. Capers-Ward

December 20, 2021

I am thinking of you family during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. Deepest condolences.

Annice Brown

December 19, 2021

Condolences to the Covington family my prayers that God will keep you and strengthen you through this difficult time


Condolences to the Covington family my prayer is that God will keep you and strengthen you and the family in this difficult time

my pastor loving man of God will be Miss

Gail Williams-Wright & Family

December 19, 2021

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Covington Family. Rev Dr. Francis Covington was a great man of God. He will be missed. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.

Chris & Janice Robinson

December 19, 2021

You will truly be missed Uncle Pete Job Well Done!!

Bernard Simmons

December 19, 2021

Blessings to the Covington Family

Alvenia Singleton

December 17, 2021

Heartfelt sympathy extended to Judy and the family and friends of Rev. Dr. Francis Covington, better known as "Pete" when we were at Claflin. Since that time, he has done great things! It's alright to go home when your rest is done. There is a rest for the people of God. May sweet memories of the times you shared warm your hearts and bring you peace!

Gerald Mackey

December 17, 2021

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Covington family on the loss of Rev. Covington, who has transitioned to the Church Triumphant. May you continue to be comforted by the many sweet and loving memories of Rev. Covington.

Cathy Kearise

December 17, 2021

To the Covington family:
Weeping may endure for night but joy comes in the morning...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rev. C was a man of integrity. He will definitely be missed

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dorothy's Home for Funerals, Inc. - Charleston Chapel

78 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dec

21

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Mt Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

7396 Rivers Ave., SC

Dec

21

Entombment

Sunset Memorial Gardens

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