Don "Donnie" Covalt
April 5, 1940 ~ March 13, 2021
Don “Donnie” Covalt, 80, of Mooresville, passed away March 13, 2021 at home. Don was born April 5, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Ned and Josephine (Schaffer) Covalt. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Jackye Cornelius on April 1, 1990.
Don worked 65 years as a floor specialist. He was in the Carpenters Union for many years. Jackye and Don were members of Mt Gilead Church since 2005. He was a Mason for many years at the West Newton Lodge. Don volunteered at Decatur Township as a firefighter. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, boating, and yardwork. Don is well known as a hard worker and could run circles around the younger generation installing floors. He is going to be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, David Covalt, Delbert Wolfe, and Joan Hubbard.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Jackye; daughter, Connie (Greg) Ilich; stepchildren, Kevin Cornelius and Dawn (Steve) Taylor; siblings, Jimmy (Doris) Covalt and Mary (Dave) Little; grandchildren, Traci (Dylan) Staley, Trenton (Fiancé Maryanne Smith), Cole (Fiancé Darian Busch) Taylor, Brianna Ilich, Clay Taylor; great grandchild, Colton Staley; and best friend Kenny Nunn.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Don Covalt Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Jeff Faull will officiate and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Don was a rare man, he completed many jobs in our house and did beautiful work. He became a friend and We always enjoyed when he stopped by to visit and maybe grab a hornets nest while here, we were neighbors, so it made it handy. Don will be greatly missed, we will always treasure his friendship and the man he was, always pleasant and a real joy and pleasure to be around. May God rest his soul and be with his wonderful family during this time. Rod and Thelma Rushing
With deepest sympathy,
He was not only an amazing, hardworking man, but a wonderful dad and papaw. I am so thankful he lived to be 80 so my 8 year old has wonderful memories with him to treasure like I do. Love you Papaw Don. ❤
Jackye and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Donnie’s passing. I do know exactly how you are feeling since Larry’s funeral was March 1. Donnie and he were just about the same age liking a month. Don was a hard worker and was so honest in his business dealings. Maybe he and Larry will meet in Heaven. Love, Brenda
Jackie, sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great person and will surely be missed. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Connie Robbins
So sorry to hear of Uncle Don’s passing, just learned of this news I had lost touch of where he, and also his daughter Connie, my cousin were. Was often hoping to reconnect but it wasn’t soon enough.