Charles Carroll Covington, Master Sergeant, USMC retired, passed on to his eternal reward January 2, 2024. Born June 16, 1942, to Merle and Granville Covington, Charles attended Denison High School.  He was known for his prowess on the back of a bull regardless of the pants he was wearing, his skill in the limbo, and his work on the railroad. Charles also learned the hard way to ask what type of hay he was helping to bale before negotiating his pay. He and his brother Jim were close with local sisters Minneola, Nancy, Ruby, and especially, Nadine. After encouraging several others to join, he enlisted in the Marine Corps himself, serving two combat tours in Viet Nam.

Charles became a 32nd degree Master Mason and served as the Worshipful Master of his lodge in Florida, spending many years as part of the Scottish Rite.

He married the former Mary Katheryn Kelly and had two children, Charles, and Ann. After his wife passed, Charles married the former Sue Whitley. In 2007, he married the former Dorothy Tapson, and they danced, golfed, and traveled extensively for many happy years.

Whether you knew him as Charles, Chuck, or Charlie, he was always happy to lend a hand, fix anything mechanical, help with a building or remodeling project, or assist cows give birth in the freezing rain at 2 am. He was a skilled wood worker, mechanic, and welder, and generously gave his time and talents to friends and neighbors. Charles was a fixture at local dances and inspired others with his positive attitude.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Doris Dickfoss and Shari Walthers. He is succeeded by his wife Dorothy, brother James Covington and sister Susan Gudgel, children Charles and Ann, grandchildren Christopher, Kaitlyn, and Caroline, stepsons Rodney and Dennis and numerous step grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, at Waldo Funeral Home, 619 N. Travis St., Sherman, Texas.

A funeral service will be held honoring Charles' life at 2 pm, Sunday, in the Chapel of Waldo Funeral Home. Rev. Brian Taylor will officiate.

Military Funeral Honors will be presented at 2pm, Tuesday, January 9th, at Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Tx.

Online condolences may be offered at www.waldofuneralhome.com .