Laurence Covington

Laurence Dale Covington, affectionately known as “Dale” to his family, went to his Heavenly home on April 24, 2026. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Omar and Elizabeth Covington on February 10, 1949. He loved the arts and had a master’s degree in fine arts. He was always painting, doing pottery and sculpting clay and stone. He loved Blues and Bluegrass music and enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his family. Dale was proud of his Cherokee heritage, being an American, and serving his country in the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joe Covington, Jim Matthews and Dave Covington; his sister, Phyllis Pettypool; and his nephews, Chris Pettypool and Terry Sanders.

The family left to cherish his memory are his children, Mackenzie Kirton, Marcus Covington, Malorie (Joe) Taylor; grandchildren, Ella Kooyer, Nicholas Covington, Amelia Taylor and Haisley Taylor; his siblings Faye (Johnny) Goodwin, Ray Covington, Danny (Sharon) Covington, and Helen; and special cousin and friend, Lynn Covington, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends who Dale cherished dearly.

Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com.