of Blytheville, AR
May 5, 1945 - December 21, 2022
Billy Ray Covington, 77, of Osceola, passed away in Lake City on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Lepanto to Levi and Bertha Mae Covington. Billy retired from Cyro Industries and was a member of North Tenth Street Baptist Church in Blytheville. He went into the Army in 1965 and was Honorably Discharged in 1967. Billy was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Covington; daughter, Regina Covington Taylor; granddaughter, Tyler Madison (Austin) Griffin; great grandchildren, Logan Ramsey Griffin, Lex Taylor Griffin; sisters, Carolyn (Carl) Morgan, Jean Morris Skaggs and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Billy Ray Covington Jr and brother, Bobby Covington. The visitation will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 pm. Interment at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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25 Condolence(s)
Barbara Weaver
Sunday, January 1, 2023
So sorry Arlene and family. I just read about Billy's passing. Sending you my deepest sympathies. Barbara Weaver
Ronnie and Anita Self
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Arlene, you and your family are in our prayers!!! Love and hugs!! â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Dot Pollock
Monday, December 26, 2022
Gina and Arlene, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Billy was a great guy and he will
be missed. Take care.
Dot
Gary Nelson
Monday, December 26, 2022
Billy was closest to my late brother John Terry Nelson and I remember when we ran around Keiser so many years ago. I often think fondly about those days. My deepest sympathies to Arlene and family!
Frances Creecy
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Arlene I’m so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family.
Christie Carmichiel
Sunday, December 25, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. In my thoughts and prayers.
Lillard Hale Family
Friday, December 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you
B. Gunnels
Friday, December 23, 2022
I sure enjoyed listening to him while he would tell me about his fishing and hunting experiences.
Condolences to you and your family â¤ï¸
Susan Black Garza
Friday, December 23, 2022
Many prayers for you, Arlene and Gina and your family!! Many memories growing up at the stores.
Dorothy Pollock
Friday, December 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Arlene and
Gina. Love and prayers to you.
Cynthia Shaw England
Friday, December 23, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Melinda Gonzalez
Friday, December 23, 2022
My heart goes out to this beautiful family during your time of loss. Melinda
Melinda Gonzalez
Friday, December 23, 2022
Thomas j. Fortner sr
Friday, December 23, 2022
Arlene, I know what you and your family are going through, the loss of Peggy sue and now your wonderful husband. I pray that you will receive the sweet presence of the Holy spirit during your time of grief. Love you. Tom.
Tracy and Michael Thieme
Thursday, December 22, 2022
We are so sorry for y’all’s loss. Bill was a very nice man.
Lois Bourland
Thursday, December 22, 2022
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing.Preying God will give you peace in your heart to carry you thru. The Bourland’s , James and Lois
Nancy Brooks
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Arlene & family, I’m so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Prayers for you all today and the days ahead! God bless you with his peace & comfort!
Mike Wyatt
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The lord just received a special Person. Our prayers are with the family.
BJ Randolph
Thursday, December 22, 2022
RIP Bill you will be missed ! Bill was a good guy and loved his family dearly ! Prayers for the family !!!
Cathy Morgan Followell
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Brant and I are so saddened to hear of Billy’s passing. We always thought a lot of him and enjoyed visiting with him. I know your hearts are broken but I also believe that he has gone on to his just rewards in a much better place. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and in our prayers. So thankful that Carolyn got to visit with him. She sure loved her brother. Sincere condolences…Brant and Cathy Followell
Kay Trenthem
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Arlene and Gina. I am so so sorry for your loss. It is a hard thing to go thru. Please know that I am thinking of you both. Kay
Carolyn Maples
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Some for ur lost â¤ï¸ you
Brenda Parrish (Wynne)
Thursday, December 22, 2022
So sorry to hear about Billy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyler Dunegan
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. Bill touched so many lives in the very best way. I’m grateful I got the chance to know him.
Denise Eatmon Storey
Thursday, December 22, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.