Dallas- Robert Lee Covington Jr., 54, formerly of Jonesboro entered into the life eternal prematurely on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Lee was born on September 1, 1962 to Robert Lee "Skip" Covington Sr. and Anita McFarlin Covington of Jonesboro. He was raised as a member of First Christian Church and graduated from Jonesboro high School in 1980. Lee briefly attended Arkansas State University before obtaining a degree from Texas Christian University in 1985. He began his career working for General Dynamics in Fort Worth before he found a passion for interior design, for which he worked many years in Fort Worth, Little Rock, Jonesboro, and the profession eventually brought him back to his final residence in Dallas. Lee was a quality man in all that he did and finally realized the best quality of all was found in the church. For the past several years, Lee has served as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at Cathedral of Hope in Dallas.

Among his qualities, he was prompt, professional, and immaculate in everything he did. In his later years, Lee found that the utmost quality of life was found rooted in the church; for which he found entertainment, pleasure, and a supportive community. Lee enjoyed time with his family and friends and was loved by many. His impeccable appearance was usually accompanied by a signature smile and laugh that was instantly recognizable to those that knew him.

Lee was preceded in the death by his grandparents, WB "Bud" Covington, Marzelle Rees Covington, Winston O. McFarlin and Helen McFarlin; an aunt, Diane Noah and an uncle, Steve Covington.

He is survived by his mother and father, Robert and Anita Covington Sr.; a sister and her husband, Kathleen and Harold Copenhaver; a niece, Lauren Nunnally (Michael); nephews, Austin Copenhaver, Myles Copenhaver; a grand-nephew, Landry Nunnally and many other family and friends.

A graveside service will be 4:00 pm, Friday, July 14, 2017 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Mike Hamilton officiating assisted by Rev. Erin Wyma of the Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ. His nephew, Austin Lee Copenhaver, will give the eulogy. All under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Lee's life will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, July 14, 2017 at Sue's Kitchen, 524 S. Church in Jonesboro.

You are invited to bring pictures and stories to share and remember a life well lived.

Memorials may be sent to: Cathedral of Hope, United Church of Christ, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd. Dallas, Tx 75235 or the Charity of your choice.