Al Lola Covey, age 78, of Cardinal Court in Irvine, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home following a long illness. He was born December 8, 1944, in Estill County and was the son of the late Almassa and Florence Gray Covey. He retired from Avon and attended the Turning Point Apostolic Church. He was a United States Marine Veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict and he had lived in Estill County for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Louise Edmonson Covey, and is survived by:
1 daughter: Kim Sparks - Estill Co.
1 son: Al Dwayne (Pamela) Covey - Indiana
4 sisters: Diane Frymymer - Estill Co.
Sherry Covey - Clark Co.
Mickie Embs - Estill Co.
Carolyn Covey - Estill Co.
2 brothers: Colman Covey - Madison Co.
Gary Covey - Sommerset
9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Pam Brandenburg and Leatha Berger, and 2 brothers, Pete and Leon Covey.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry McIntosh officiating. Burial will be at the Crowe Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 PM.
Pallbearers: Al Dwayne Covey, Jospeh Covey, Justin Covey, Jordan Covey, Brandon Sparks, and Tyler Sparks
Honorary Pallbearers: Donald Sparks
