Jesse Eugene "Gene" Covington's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Valley, Alabama

Jesse Eugene "Gene" Covington

July 3, 1940 - April 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Valley, Alabama

Jesse Eugene "Gene" Covington's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Valley, Alabama

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Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home

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Jesse Eugene "Gene" Covington

July 3, 1940 - April 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Valley, Alabama

Jesse Eugene Covington Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jesse Eugene Covington (Valley, Alabama), born in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Jesse leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Jesse may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He is survived by: his wife Janice Wilson; his daughters, Karen Thompson (Alan) and Julie Stodghill (Paul); and his sisters, Dorothy Burleson, Joyce Kilcrease and Susan Hoffman. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Journey Church designated "Lottie Moon/Foreign Missions". Please visit Gene's Memorial Tribute page at http://www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, to share a memory of Gene, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home



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Journey Church of Valley
325 Wf Burns Dr, Valley, AL 36854

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Apr 18

Celebration of life

Journey Church of Valley
325 Wf Burns Dr, Valley, AL 36854

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