Jim was born Sep. 10, 1939 to Bill and Lois Covington.
He married the love of his life, Alice Faye Alexander in 1972.
Alice became the loving stepmother to his two daughters, Alicean Covington and Desiree Gause.
Then, both became loving grandparents to Taylor Gause in 1991.
Jim was preceded in death by his late parents, Bill and Lois Covington; Sister, Leslie Fehlman and husband Barry; Sister Jeanne Maxwell, husband Roy Lee, and nephew Lucky.
Survivors Loving wife, Alice Covington, Children, Alicean Covington and husband Tim Smith; Desiree Gause and wife Terry Armstrong; Grandchild, Taylor Gause Niece, Barbara Fehlman, Nephew, Barry Fehlman 3rd and daughter, Donna Fehlman,Nephew, Bill Maxwell and wife Joann, daughter Kellie Fundenberger and 5 grandchildren. Longtime friend and colleague, Jose Mendez. And many other loving friends