Tommy Wayne Covington

Tommy Wayne Covington passed away peacefully at NMMC in Tupelo, MS, on September 11, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 24, 1944, in Bruce, Mississippi, Tommy dedicated eight years of his life to serving in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he joined the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a postal clerk and processor for more than 20 years, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues before retiring.

Tommy was a proud resident of Tupelo, Mississippi, where he cherished his time spent working on his land- a place that filled him with joy and pride. He had a passion for antique cars and was known to be a devoted gun collector, enjoying the buying, selling, and trading of firearms. Tommy's infectious jokes and penchant for giving everyone a nickname endeared him to those around him. He was a member of Oak Valley Christian Church in Palmetto, Mississippi, where he grew in his faith.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Sue Tedford Covington, as well as his brothers Ronnie (Selena) Mooneyham of Gulfport, MS, Jeff Covington of Adkins, TX, and Rudy Covington of Adkins, TX; sisters Shirley Caton of Gulfport, MS and Joyce (Eric) Vance of Adkins, TX; step-children, Bobby Prewett Jr. of Pontotoc, MS, Tammy (Matthew) Prather of Starkville, MS, and Tina (Anthony) Lawson of Louisville, KY; step-grandchildren, Casey Nelson, Jordan (Lauren) Prather, Jonah (Madison) Lawson, Ethan (Ashley) Prather, and Jaxon Prewett; along with his step-great grandhchildren, Logan, Lydia, Lakan, Lily Grace, Halle, Lucas, Juliette, Trey, and Ryder; niece, Cheryl (Jerry) Caton, and nephews Jonathan (Julie) Mooneyham, Jeremy Mooneyham, Tim Walls, and Jeff Walls; great-nieces, Jessica (James) Holan and Kathence Mooneyham; great nephews, Landon Mooneyham and Jayden Mooneyham; as well as a special God family, Wayne Walls, Beth, Alex, Grace, Presley, Emma, E.J., and Parker.

A memorial service will be held in celebration of Tommy's life at Oak Valley Christian Church on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A family graveside service will be held at a later date with committal in Bruce Cemetery.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Covington; mother, Maxine McCostlin Mooneyham; step-father, Arthel Mooneyham; and sibilings, Frances Covington and John Covington.

Parker Memorial Funeral Homes is honored to be of service to the Covington family through this season of loss. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.