Julian Randolph Hovey's Obituary
Major USMC Julian Randolph “Randy” Hovey passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 surrounded by family at home in Covington, LA. He was born on October 1, 1937 in Orlando, FL to the late Julian Randolph Hovey, Sr. and Ida Berry West Hovey.
Randy was the loving father of Randy Hovey, Robert Hovey (Kippy) and Robert Allen Carlisle. He was the proud grandfather of Rand Hovey (Whitney), Kiley Hovey, Ashley Murphy (Eric), Austin Hovey (Jodi), Cale Carlisle, and Cross Carlisle; great-grandfather of Robbie Murphy, Hunter Hovey, Cooper Hovey, Banks Hovey, Rand Michael Hovey. Randy was the brother of Faye Sanders, Carolyn Werst, and the late Donald Hovey.
Randy was the first President of the La Chapter of GCCA and a lifetime sponsor of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid fisherman and outdoor sportsman. He graduated from Florida Southern with a BS in citrus. He served as a Marine pilot and retired as a Captain from Delta Airlines.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460.
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