Charles A. Covert

CHARLES A. COVERT, age 81, of Bel Air, died at Mariner Health of Bel Air on April 12, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Charles Austin Covert, Sr. and the late Annabelle Owen Quinn. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1980 after over 30 years of service where he was a Rural Electrification Administrator. He formerly lived in Washington, DC and Waldorf, Maryland. He fulfilled a lifetime dream of retiring to Florida, moving to Ft. Lauderdale in 1985. There he enjoyed the company of countless and devoted friends. He especially enjoyed the view from his intercoastal condo, visiting friends and spending time on the beach. His extended family will miss his devotion to them as well as his charm and wit.

Mr. Covert is survived by numerous cousins, among them being, Lola W. Rich of Bel Air, MD, Cherie D. Cannon of Washington, DC, George W. Clark of Crestview, FL, Nancy Queen of Kansas, Pam Parker of Waldorf, MD, Cathy Price of Bel Air, MD, Ronald Clayton, of Lansdale, PA, and Samuel Clayton of Dresher, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Maryland Affiliate, Inc., 3120 Timanus Lane, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21244 or to a charity of your choice.