Preceded in death by Wife, Mavis & Parents, Sylvester & Anne. Survived by Son, Matthew Covington & Fiancé, Donna Chisholm. Funeral Service at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, September 17 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.