Mr. Covey was born in Huntington, Indiana, on March 14, 1947, a son of Donald Covey and Vivan Wright Covey. He was a musical instrument maker, specifically the oboe, and was a member of the International Double Reed Society. He had lived in Blairsville since August of 2007, and had been a resident of Atlanta for 11 years prior.
Surviving family members include his parents, Donald and Vivian, of St. Petersburg, Florida; a sister, Suzanne Swisher, also of St. Petersburg.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., from St. Martin of the Fields Episcopal Church.
If you wish, memorials may be made to your favorite symphony orchestra.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest registry and send condolences to the family at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.