Sloan Hassledean Covington

Sloan Covington, 78, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home Friday, August 7, 2009 with Reverend Bill Phipps officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Bradley Hopgood, Brandon Hopgood, Nicholas Blalock, Robert "Bubber" Alford, Joey Fortner, and Lynn Fortner. The family received friends and relatives for visitation Thursday, August 5, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by two daughters: Kim Daniels and husband Ed, and Tonya Covington all of Dyersburg; one step-daughter, Regina Wade of Lexington; and, one step-son, John Via of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Bradley Hopgood, Brandon Hopgood, Nick Blalock, Emily Blalock, Brooke Blalock, Misty Wade, Christy Wade, Scott Ross, Felecia Daniels, and Samantha Daniels; and, 10 great-grandchildren: Chloe Hopgood, Bryleigh Blalock, Mason Dudas, Dahon Noles, Isaiah Ross, Rachel Ross, Tyler Ross, John Michael Garrett, Jacob Garrett, and Katie Beth Wade. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Bertha Davis Covington and Clarence Edward Covington; and, three sisters, Ruby Fortner, Maxine Burdin, and Lillian Moore.