Fred Lee Coverdell entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on August 5, 1935 in Crocker, MO., to the late Wade Anson Coverdell and Essie Marble (nee Moore) Coverdell.
Fred was preceded in death by the love of his life, Janet Kay (nee Madden) Coverdell.
We celebrate that Fred is now with his Lord in heaven, and reunited with his parents, his wife, and his beloved brothers Lynn, Paul, and Anson Coverdell, and his beloved sisters Betty June Thompson, and Ann Degonia.
Fred is survived by his loving daughter Mrs. Debra K. Pansini, and her husband Joseph of Frankford, NJ, and his beloved son Mr. Douglas L. Coverdell, and his wife Annette of Springfield, MO, and his cherished grandchildren, Christopher Gamblin, Danielle Coverdell, Heather Colvard, Douglas Coverdell Jr. and Kristina Graves, and his great grandchildren.
Fred was a deeply devoted and loving father. Fred’s greatest joy in life was being surrounded by his family, his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was a kind, compassionate, and gentle father who encouraged every one that knew him.
Fred loved the Lord and loved his country, he prayed daily, and loved discussing his love of Jesus, and quoting the scriptures. Fred proudly served in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard from 1953 to 1961. He was a member of the Cuba Free Will Baptist Church in Cuba MO., for 25 years after his retirement. He moved to Frankford, NJ in 2018 to be near his beloved daughter and her husband and family.
Services and entombment in Newton Mausoleum are private under the direction of Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, or a local animal shelter of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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