Stephen H. Covan

Stephen Harvey Covan, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Avon Park, FL on May 23, 1951 to the late Harvey and Glennie Covan.

He is preceded in death by parents Harvey and Glennie Covan, infant son Harvey Covan and nephew Christopher Hemphill.

Steve is survived by his wife of 44 years, Anna; their children, Annie Osborne (Sterling), Cody Covan (Jessica). Steve’s son, Stephen Harvey Covan II (Antonio); daughters, Angela Mignone (Paul), Holly Solek (Jeff); grandchildren Jesse Holodak (Gerard), Nat Covan, Luke Sebastian, Jon Sebastian; great-grandchildren Charlotte, Madeline, and Juliet Holodak; brother Edward Covan (Eleanor); sisters, Glenda Hemphill and Susan Stehling (William); and many special nieces and nephews.

Steve served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He left a lasting impact on everyone he met. He was an avid fisherman, an advocate of wetland preservation, and loved spending time with his family and with the many dogs and cats who called him friend over the years. Steve will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery Ft. Bragg, NC on November 6, 2025 at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, plant an apple tree in Steve’s honor or take a friend fishing.

John 3:16 NKJV
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.