Mr. Jimmy "Buddy" Covington, age 86, of Shannon, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County on May 15, 1933 to the late Berder Townsend "B.T." Covington and the late Kathleen McNeill Covington.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Covington, Sarah Covington and Jane Canipe.

He is survived by two sons, James Lynn Covington and David Wade Covington, both of Lumberton; a daughter, Betty Ann Savage of Lumberton; two grandchildren, Brian Savage and Allison Savage and two great-grandchildren, Daniel Savage and Keira Savage.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 4:00PM at New Hollywood Cemetery.  A time of visitation will follow the service at the graveside.