Honey Grove, Texas -- Max Harlan Covington, 82, passed away November 16, 2024, at Clyde Cosper VA in Bonham, TX. Max was born July 24, 1942, in Paris, TX, to Charles Henry and Evelyn (Harrison) Covington.

Services for Max Covington will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove, TX, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Petty, TX. Mr. Mark Nelson will preside.

Serving as pallbearers will be Shawn Covington, Kaleb Covington, Cooter Covington, Robert Covington, Thump
Witcher, and Scott Woodall.

Honorary pallbearers are Henry Wayne Covington, L.H. Blevins, and Steve Richey.

Max, known as Mule Man, had an undying passion for riding mules. Alongside his love for these sturdy creatures, he had a deep admiration for the mountains as
well as the time he spent enjoying hunting.

Mr. Covington is survived by his daughter Gina Jones, son Shawn Covington and wife Kathy, brother Henry Wayne Covington, sister Sue Blevins and husband L.H., grandsons, Robert Covington and wife Kelly, Cooter Covington and wife Brianna, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Evelyn Covington, mother of his children Louvina Covington, sister-in-law Wanda Covington, and brother-in-law
Jim Richey.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Clyde Cosper for the exceptional care provided to Mr. Covington. They are also deeply thankful for the support and assistance offered by Hospice Plus.

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