Bernard T. Covington (Bucktrout Funeral Home)

Bernard Thomas Covington passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. He was 84.

Born and raised in Williamsburg, he graduated from James Blair High School and continued his education in various areas at Thomas Nelson Community College. He retired from BASF after 33 years and continued working as he was not one to sit idle.

He was a lifetime member of James River Baptist Church and attended Walnut Hills Baptist Church for many years.

Bernard was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Covington; his mother, Ruby Martin Covington; and a sister, Nancy Covington Ballou. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Glenda Mason Covington, son Michael Thomas Covington (Ann), daughter Melanie Covington Horner (Ashby), grandchildren Mason Covington (

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