Person:Wesley Covey (2)
Wesley Covey
b.9 Jan 1921 Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United States
d.14 Aug 1996
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m. 8 Feb 1920
  1. Wesley Covey1921 - 1996
  2. Juanita Ellen Covey1926 - 2003
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  • H.  Wesley Covey1921 - 1996
  • W.  Thelma Copp1926 - 2013
m. 21 Dec 1946
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Facts and Events
Name Wesley Covey
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3] 9 Jan 1921 Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United Statesnear Tishomingo
Census[4] 1930 Wolf, Seminole, Oklahoma, United States
Marriage 21 Dec 1946 Pauls Valley, Garvin, Oklahoma, United Statesto Thelma Copp
Education? Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma, United StatesAttended school
Military? Staff Sgt in WWII, part of Co. B 59th Signal Batt.
Occupation? Lineman/Network Manager for Southwestern Bell
Death[1][2][3] 14 Aug 1996
Burial[1] Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United StatesSec 3

Saw action on D-Day at Normandy and Battle of the Bulge. At time of death had 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons. Cared for at Baptist Hospital by Dr. Gary Bond and nurse and staff in ICU-501.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 17th, 1996 in Gene Adams Chapel with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wesley Covey, in Find A Grave.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Obituary for Wesley Covey, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. The Oklahoman. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
    16 Aug 1996.

    http://newsok.com/article/2548532

    COVEY Wesley, 75, born 1-9-21 in Johnson County near Tishomingo, died 8-14-96. His parents were Ike & Ruby (Neely) Covey. Wes attended school in Tishomingo. He was a staff sgt. in WWII, where he was part of Co. B 59th Signal Batt. and saw action on D-Day at Normandy and Battle of the Bulge. Wes was a lineman at SWB and retired from there as a network mgr. after nearly 40 years. He married Thelma Copp in Pauls Valley on Dec. 21, 1946. Wes was preceded in death by his parents and an infant granddaughter. Survived by his wife, Thelma; sons, Mike Covey of Newalla, Ok., Terry Covey & wife, Jackie of OKC; grandsons, Kile, Alan, Nicklaus & granddaughters, Whitney Covey & Tammy Brown; 2 great grandsons, Ricky & Cody Brown; sister, Juanita Newton of Ardmore; sisters-in-law, Jaunita Scheerer & husband, John of El Cajon, Ca., Nettie Vatland & husband, Andy of LeVerne, Mn, Ruby Copp of Chickasha; brother-in-law, Harry Copp & wife, Mertis of Chickasha, Ok. The family wishes to thank all the doctors at Baptist Hospital, and especially Dr. Gary Bond, all nurses and staff in ICU-501, for the love and care extended to Wes and his family. Memorials to the charity of your choice. Services 11 a.m. Sat., Aug. 17, Gene Adams Chapel with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. GENE ADAMS

    Archive ID: 657209

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1KG-D4S

    Age 75
    Given Name Wesley
    Surname Covey
    Birth Date 09 Jan 1921
    State Oklahoma
    Last Place of Residence Bethany, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Previous Residence Postal Code 73008
    Event Date 14 Aug 1996

  4. ↑ Seminole, Oklahoma, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T626).

    Wolf, Seminole, Oklahoma, United States, ED 36, Sheet 2B, Family 44, Lines 83-86, NARA microfilm publication T626, Roll 1931

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