Charles Edward Covenah

Born on August 3, 1940 in Swainsboro, Georgia
Departed September 17, 2022 in Springfield, Georgia

Charles Edward Covenah, 82 passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Springfield, GA with his wife Barbara at his side.
He was born August 3, 1940 in Swainsboro, GA the son of W.D. Covenah and Myrtle Odum Covenah. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Brown Covenah; his daughter Michelle “Missy” Hill; sister Rebekah Covenah Henry; and brothers, Dorsey Covenah and Roy Covenah.
He graduated from Robert W. Groves High School in Garden City, GA in 1959. He was a graduate of Southern Technical College in Marietta, GA in 1969. He was an electrical engineer retired from Florida Power and Light in 1998 after 30 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of the United Methodist Church in Melbourne, FL.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Martin Covenah of Springfield, GA; his son, Derek Covenah of Melbourne, FL; grandsons, Austin Covenah of St. Petersburg, FL, Shane Hill of Melbourne, FL and Mason Covenah of Atlanta, GA; and a large loving extended family; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Many thanks to his doctors, nurses, private caregivers, pastors, church family and all who participated over the last 16 years. Also, a special thank you to Avid Home Care of Merritt Island, FL and Golden Hours of Springfield, GA.
Visitation will be 12-1pm Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne, FL followed by a graveside service at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL at 1:30 pm. brownliemaxwell.com

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Bonita Holland from Rockledge wrote on September 30, 2022:
My deepest sympathies to Derek and the rest of the family. I have nothing but fond memories of Charles, Barbara, Derek and Missy as a kid growing up. The Covenah family became such dear friends with my Dad and Mom (Billy and Hilda Holland) and my brother, Tommy Holland. Love Always!! ❤️❤️
C B Davis from Fort Pierce wrote on September 28, 2022:
I worked Charles in my early years. He was a great teacher and friend who made everything enjoyable. Stayed in contact . Visiting the Covenah’s was always a pleasure: story telling,pool fun, great holiday dinners, etc! Remember him teaching my boys how to trap squirrels in his backyard using a laundry basket tied to a string. Charlie fought it hard. May his family find peace that he is now celebrating with God.

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