of Benton, AR

July 25, 1929 - February 6, 2022

George William Covert, 92, of Benton peacefully passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born on July 25, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late George Harrison and Esther Elizabeth Rogers Covert. Mr. Covert retired after working for The US Army Corp of Engineers in Little Rock, Arkansas and was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and loved to travel.

George was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret Elaine Alston who he lovingly referred to as his "Princess". They were married for 58 years until her death, July 18, 2012.

In addition his parents, one brother, Larry Wayne Covert and a sister, Jacquelene Bobbie Covert Smith also preceded him in death.

Survivors include five sons, George Covert, Jr. and wife Jeanne of Copperas Cove, TX, Robert Covert and wife Sondra of Dacula, GA, Keith Covert and wife Judy of Wichita, KS, John Covert and wife Melinda of Sheridan, AR, and Joe Covert and wife Debbie of Benton; one daughter, Lisa (Covert) Bruemmer of Wentzville, MO. One sister, Eunice May ( Jimmy) Covert Mortenson, and many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

George spent his childhood in Paron and Benton and graduated from Benton High School 1947. Enjoyed visiting his relatives in Saline County and Pine Bluff Arkansas areas.

George entered the Army at the age of 21, with the rank of CPL in the Korean War. He was combat wounded Purple Heart Recipient. He also received the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal with one Bronze service star, and the United Nations Service Medal while serving.

George married Margaret Elaine Alston of Houston, Texas April 10, 1954 at Northside Baptist Church Houston, Texas. Where he attended the University of Houston. He graduated with a degree in Engineering. He began his career with The Bureau of Reclamation in Page, Arizona with the Glen Canyon Dam project. He then moved to Arkansas and worked for the US Army Corp of Engineers in Little Rock in which he worked on the McClellan-Kerr Navigation system of the Arkansas River and many other Corps projects. He retired from the Corp 1989.

George was an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded with the honor of the Silver Beaver Award for his service. George loved
the outdoors and traveling. George and Margaret went on many trips and adventures in their RV including Canada, Alaska, and National Parks throughout the US.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, February 11, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home 6700 Alcoa Road Benton, Ar 72109.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sharon Cemetery Association 705 Bitterroot Drive Benton, Arkansas 72019 and Saline Memorial Hospice 4000 AR-5 Suite 5 Bryant, Arkansas 72022.

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