Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)

Donald Robert Covey and Ruby Nolene Bryant were married February 19, 1960 and lived “their love story” until Ruby passed away from complications of COVID-19 on November 11, 2020. Donald followed Ruby through the gates of heaven on Friday, November 13, 2020, also succumbing to complications of COVID-19.

Ruby Nolene was born the 5th of 6 siblings to Otto and Sallie Bryant on December 27, 1937 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Her family moved to Oklahoma City where she attended Capitol Hill High School, graduating in 1956. Ruby worked at OGE, Kelly Girl Services, and retired from Civil Service at Tinker AFB Hospital.

Donald Robert Covey was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa August 23, 1936, the 5th of 7 siblings. He lived his childhood in Oskaloosa, graduating from high school in 1954. Shortly after graduation, Don joined the United States Army.

Don married Lenora Wade and to this union, Perry Edward Covey was born. Sadly, Lenora passed away in June 1959, leaving Don as a single father. Don began in career on the Oklahoma City Fire Department in 1958. He met and married Ruby on February 19, 1960. They spent their honeymoon going to Iowa to pick up Perry who was being cared for by his mother and sister. Don and Ruby welcomed Belinda Gayle to the world on January 24, 1961. She completed their little family. Don and Ruby lived in south Oklahoma City. Over the years, Don "revived" several old model A Ford cars and trucks. This was his passion. They joined the local Classic Chevy Car Club and participated in parades, road trips over the years. Eventually the model A's were replaced by a 2 door 1956 Chevrolet Coupe. They enjoyed just driving around in the "56" until their health started to faulter, forcing them to sell the 56 Chevy they both loved.

Ruby was preceded in death by: her parents, Otto and Sallie Bryant, sister Alice Juanita and brothers Otto Jr., Raymond and Jerry.

Don was preceded in death by his 1st wife Lenora, parents Howard and Ruth Covey; sister Jean Etherton and brother, Dean Covey.

They are survived by son Perry Edward Covey and wife Angela of Tampa, FL; daughter Belinda Scott and husband Rodney of Blanchard, OK. Don's sisters Patricia McVeigh of Des Moines, IA, Joan Beal of Tracy, IA, brothers Bill Covey and wife Marcella of Oskaloosa, IA and Joe Covey and wife Linda of Monroe, IA. Also survived by Ruby's sister, Margaret Wheeler of Oklahoma City, OK. Survived by 5 grandchildren, Jeremy Scott and wife Katelyn of Buford, GA, Jody Scott and wife Andrea of Newcastle, Oklahoma and Lauren Covey of Los Angeles, CA. 5 great grandchildren, Weston, Brylee, Jason, Cade and Camm, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of cherished friends.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Newcastle Memorial Gardens. This service will be live streamed on our Facebook page, Wilson Little. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com