Brennan Clarke Covington

1984 ∼ 2010

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Brennan Clarke Covington, 26, a former resident of Orange, Texas died Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver, Colorado after a sudden illness.

Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Tim Griffin, former pastor of First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Ave, Houston, Texas, 77007; phone number 713 864-7886.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Beaumont, Texas on March 7, 1984, Brennan was the son of Kelly Renee Smith and Russell Stuart Covington. He graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School class of 2002. Brennan was loved and adored by all who knew him. He was a very loving and beautiful person who will be greatly missed by his many family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Wilson and Sue Smith.

Brennan is survived by his mother, Kelly Simmons of Houston; father, Russell Covington and wife Jennifer of Orange; grandparents, Don and Claire Covington of Orange; sisters, Katy Covington of Houston, and Jayne Covington and Lydia Covington, both of Orange.

The family requests that those wishing to make memorial donations make them to the Houston SNAP Clinic, 1801 Durham Drive, Houston, Texas, 77007.

Condolences

Anonymous October 15, 2010

I had heard of brennan's passing about a week ago...i am truly hurt, brennan was the first friend i made when i moved here in 1998. we always had a blast. i will never forget him, he mad such an inpact in my life that will stay with me as long as i live. ##imported-begin##Jamey Etenburn##imported-end##

Anonymous July 4, 2010

Kelly and Katy, I keep you both in my prayers asking GOD to hold you close during this extremely difficult time. Love you, Carmen##imported-begin##Carmen Parnell##imported-end##

Anonymous July 1, 2010

Kelly bell, so so sorry. I enjoyed seeing all the wonderful pictures of your baby boy. Beth##imported-begin##Beth Porter##imported-end##

Anonymous July 1, 2010

I did not know Brennan very long. but in the short time i got to spend with him he was a very good friend to me. we loved to play pool together.neither one of us liked loosing, so every game was so much fun. even though he mostly won, i had hope to play h##imported-begin##matthew ##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

So very sorry to hear about your son.... Wishing you God's peace.##imported-begin##Melissa Doucet##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Words are never enough at this time, but please know that my prayers and thoughts encircle you. "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 NIV##imported-begin##Nancy Gay Mrs. Lewis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you all right now. I pray that the peace and comfort which passes all understanding and only God can bring touches you all right now. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna Thomas##imported-begin##Donna Thomas##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

I was so very sorry to hear about Brennan's passing. He was a very loving person who will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and condolences are with the Covingtons during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Stephen Hunt##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

I am so truly sorry to hear of the passing of Brennan. I have your family in my thoughts and prayers. Seeing his picture brought a smile to my face. Although he grew up to be a very handsome man, I will always remember him as that adorable little boy in m##imported-begin##Dale Carlton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2010

BRENNAN YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE IN MY HEART.U ARE ALVIN BEST FRIEND AND TAYLOR. U WERE AT MY HOME A LOT. U WERE SO SWEET AND ALLWAYS MADE ME LAUGH. I WILL MISS U . FLY HIGH WITH YOUR NEW WINGS BRENNAN..LOVE U.MAY GOD BE WITH FAMILY AT THIS TIME##imported-begin##RUBY FREEMAN##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2010

Russel, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do or if you ever want to talk please let me know and I will be there. Warmest regards, Hank##imported-begin##Hank Fuselier##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2010

To Brennan's Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." Psalm 34;18 He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all ##imported-begin##valerie thompson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Tracy and Doug Kelly Jr.##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

Russell, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless##imported-begin##Kim Toutcheque##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Brennan use to come to visit my daughter brittni years ago and he was so sweet and polite. For reasons we do not understand God needed another beautiful angel at this time... Find comfort in knowing he is waiting ##imported-begin##Kimm Benson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

Kelly and Rusty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Brennan, but know that he is singing praises in heaven with the angels, as his father has called him home. Please know that your entire family is in my prayers. Go##imported-begin##Debra Reasonover##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

Harvested his first deer setting on my knee in mason texas. Great memory. will forever remember our friendship.##imported-begin##Murphy Burch##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

Rusty & Kelli, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you both. T-Ray and I were in the same position you are in right now and know the grief and pain you are feeling. Please, let us know if we can help in any way. God Bless!##imported-begin##Cammie Manshack Vincent##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2010

Russel My thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult moments. I never met Brennan, but thru our conversations I learned about him and can only try to imagine the pain you are going thru. Rgds Erik Ostbye##imported-begin##Erik Ostbye##imported-end##

Anonymous June 21, 2010

Covington Family- My heart breaks for each of you. I pray for God's strength and peace as you endure this difficult time.##imported-begin##Mary Pachar Gonzalez##imported-end##

Anonymous June 21, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. When Brennan would come over, he was always a very polite and friendly young man. We would talk a long time, and he always spoke of his love for his family. May peace be found in the knowledge Brennan is ##imported-begin##Laura and Karen##imported-end##