Submitted by: Dan Rich

Alonzo Covington

Aug. 16, 1915 - Oct. 31, 2008

South Bend Tribune 11/5/2008
SOUTH BEND - Alonzo Covington, 92, passed away on Friday Oct. 31. He was born to the late Prince and Ellen Covington on August 16, 1915, in Pine Bluff, AR. He was preceded in death by four other siblings, Theodore Covington, Myrtle Covington, Iszola Powell and Vannie Wilson. Alonzo Covington served his county honorably during World War II in the United States Army. After being discharged he sought employment and worked at the Reynolds Metal Company for 25 years and later worked and retired at Mount Sinai Hospital. He served as a union representative for both companies. He led a simple life, actively serving in the community always willing to help those in need. Alonzo is survived by one child, Prince A. Covington Sr.; daughter-in-law, Leta Covington of South Bend; a grandson, Prince A. Covington Jr. (USMC) and four great-grandchildren. Other significant family includes Prince A. Covington Sr.; mother, Katherine DePratto and her children, Harry Jr. Arthur, Carolyn, Marilyn and Kathryn and a host of other family and friends. Two other DePratto siblings, Richard and Carolyn preceded him in death.