John Paul Covey's Obituary
John Paul Covey, 75, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on December 18, 2022. Paul was born November 20, 1947 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Lang and Audrey Covey. Paul went to Nathan Hale High School, served in the US Army during Vietnam, and retired from the Tulsa City Clerks Office in 2010 after 43 years of service.
Paul was an avid judoka, reaching the rank of Yondon (4th degree black belt), and taught judo for many years at Yoon’s Judo club in Tulsa. He loved to run and bike, ride his Honda Valkyrie cross country, sail his boat on Lake Keystone, and ski all the Black Diamond runs he could find. Paul also loved to hunt and fish with his friends, and was a lifetime member of the Sand Springs Sportsman’s Club.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Lang and Audrey, and his twin brother, James Carl Covey. Paul is survived by his older brother, Ron, his nieces, Kimberly and Anjanette, and his nephew, Troy. Paul is buried at Floral Haven Cemetery next to his mother, Audrey, and brother, Carl. A memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at Floral Haven's Family Center on April 1, 2023 starting at 2:00 PM.
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