Jackie Covey
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Jackie Eugene Covey, 66, of Odessa, TX passed away on the 11th of September 2022 peacefully in his home. Jackie was born in Durant, OK to Bill & Margie Covey. They moved to Odessa in the 1960's. Jackie met his loving wife, Debbie Workman when they were in grade school. They were high school sweethearts and married on the 5th of October in 1973. One year later they had a daughter, Christy Covey on the 24th of August in 1974. Jackie worked in the oil field through his entire adult years. He started his career with driving vacuum trucks for Covey's Vacuum Truck Service. In 1990, he transitioned to Saulsbury Industries, where he worked for Dick Saulsbury and worked his way up to being Shop Manager. After 24 years of service with Saulsbury, Jackie transitioned from Saulsbury Industries in 2014, and finished out his days working for Larry Molinar with NTACT Operations. If anyone knew Jackie, they knew his love for the Lord, his family, and Country Music. In the early 80's, Jackie & Debbie started singing and playing country music for years. Then in 1987, they gave their life completely to the Lord and sang Gospel music from then on out. They were a part of Latter Rain Ministries, playing & singing across the United States. Jackie was a strong, God-fearing man and Jesus Christ was his Lord & Savior till the end. Jackie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Bill & Margie Covey. As well as, father and mother-in-law, A.O. & Eva Workman. Jackie is survived by his Wife of 48 years Debbie Covey, Daughter Christy DeArmond, Daughter Jody Braun and Son-in-law Kyle Braun of Weatherford, TX. Grandchildren, Keagan & Gabby DeArmond, Dillon & Brianna DeArmond, Matt & Gracie Zamora, Madison DeArmond, Mason & Nicole Braun, Ethan & McKenzie Newton, and Morgan Braun. Great Grandchildren, Jagger, Zander, Christopher, Melody, and Charlotte DeArmond, Banner Braun, and Grayson Zamora. His siblings, Mark & Glenda Doverspike, Robin Covey, and Steve & Donna Doverspike. Furthermore, he is loved by his many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Hope Alive Church, 305 E. 19th St., Odessa, TX 79761. A Celebration of Jackie's life will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Hope Alive Church with Craig and Cliff DeArmond officiating. Services are entrusted to Willowbrook Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Midland. To place online condolences, please visit www.willowbrk.com.