Ira Covington Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ira Covington of Opelika, Alabama, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Thelma Covington of Opelika, AL; his child DeVorius Goshay (Takeshia) of Madison, AL; his stepson Stacey Harris (Conquista) of Hiram, GA; his son Monterris Goshay (Rolinsha) of Tucson, AR; his grandchildren, Destiny Goshay, Kennedi Goshay, Layken Goshay, Abigail Goshay, Caleb Goshay, Joshua Goshay, Hannah Goshay, Anaya Flores and Donovan Harris; his siblings, Clemmie Covington of Phenix City, AL, Willie Covington (Vivian) of Hurtsboro, AL, Johnny Covington (Shirley) of Hurtsboro, AL, Aaron Cobb (Thelma) of Detroit, MI, Moses Cobb, Jr. (Patricia) of Detroit, MI, Arthur Cobb of Detroit, MI, Willie Cobb (Cheryl) of Phenix City, AL, Johnny C. Cobb (Annette) of Auburn, AL, James Cobb of Columbus, GA, Mary A. Rogers of Hurtsboro, AL, Ruby Marion (MC) of Hurtsboro, AL, Ella Rogers-Burston of Columbus, GA, Lorene McCloud of Heartland, TX, Corine Thomas (Elmore) of Atlanta, GA and Anne Worthen of Columbus, GA; and his aunts, Rosie Lee Berry of Hurtsboro, AL, Harriet Tolbert of Hurtsboro, AL and Bernice Davis of Hurtsboro, AL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.