Ivan C. "Bud" Covington

Mr. Ivan C. Bud Covington, 93, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 10:42a.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 at his home.

Bud was born on April 21, 1921 in Nauvoo, IL the son of Harry and Dorothy Arletta Argast Covington. On August 15, 1941 he married E. Ruth Miller in Dallas City.

Mr. Covington was a WWII Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until being discharged in 1945. He attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL. He then worked for Scheaffer Eaton Textron in Fort Madison for 40 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Fort Madison Elks Lodge 374 and a member of the former Episcopal Church in Carthage, IL. Bud was an avid Cubs fan.

He is survived by his wife of 72years and 9months, Ruth Covington, one son, Robert Covington and his wife, Claire, of Ethel, WA, three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Bud was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha Jane and Pamela Ann Covington.

Visitation will be held at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00p.m. No formal services are planned at this time. Burial will be held at a later date at Harris Cemetery, Dallas City. A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City Food Pantry.