James E. Covington, 88. of Nocona, Texas passed away on August 27, 2010 in Sherman, TX.

James was born on October 6, 1921 in Nocona, TX to E.E. Jim and Myrtle Doan Covington. He married Maudie Lee Russell. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He was a traveling Evangelist and was employed at Weber Air Craft. He enjoyed being a member of the Nocona DQ Social Club, his gospel music and playing his guitar and most of all sharing the word and studying the Bible.

Funeral services were Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Scott-Morris Chapel with Pastor Kim Stephenson officiating. Burial followed at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbeares were Chris Morse, Casey Morse, Chad Covington, Kathy Steed, Chuck Connor, and Chet Teel. Arrangements were made by Scott-Morris Funeral Home of Nocona.

James is survived by his children, Martha Mores & husband Chuck of Gainesville and Kathy Steed of Sherman. One sister, Oneal Russell of Nocona, 5 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

He is preceded is death by his parents and his wife Maudie in 1998, and a son Jimmy L. Covington.