James Michael Covington Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Michael Covington of Rockingham, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on February 21, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Michael Covington to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edwin and Katherine Louise Morgan Covington; and his children, Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne and Cheston Brian Covington. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Hinkle Covington; his children, Tracy Covington Hamilton (Tim) and James Michael Covington, Jr. (Allen Cribb); his grandchildren, Lucas Hamilton (Hannah), Lauren Hamilton Alley (John), Dustin Osborne, Tianna Smith (Bradley), Dillon Covington (Julie), Megan Covington and Morgan Covington; his great grandchildren, Addison Grace Smith, Liam Hamilton and Ada Jane Alley; his sister Barbara Homesley; his stepchildren, Thomas Weatherford (Karen) and Levi Chavis (Judy); his stepgrandchildren, Thomas Heath Weatherford (Megan), Jennifer Singletary (Robbie), Brittany Rector (Josh), Courtney Cooper (Casey), Kaitlyn Chavis (Robert) and Timothy Chavis; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Hayden Rose Weatherford, Harper Jane Weatherford and Carter Cooper.
Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379.
