Howard Julian Covington

Published 10:45 am Thursday, May 16, 2019

Howard Julian Covington of Prospect passed away at his home on May 16, 2019, at the age of 75. He was born on May 9, 1944, the son of George Abbitt Covington and Hilda Abbitt Covington.

Howard Julian Covington

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Edwina Miles Covington, by his sister Eugenia C. Barr of Farmville, and by his niece Joette B. Finchum.

Julian was never happier than when he was playing with his beloved border collie Prince or with his cats Hilda and Georgia. He was a retired dark-fired tobacco farmer, still raising beef cattle and a large garden. He was born and raised and spent his entire life on the Covington family farm near Elam.

He was an active member of the Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society and the Prospect Historical Society. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.

Interment will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Elam.