ROCKY MOUNT - Judge John Jay Covolo passed away Sunday,, 68, April 28, 2019. Born on March 7, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the son of Angelo and Doris Covolo.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Covolo, father, Angelo Covolo, and sister, Linda Covolo Jordon of Conetoe.

He is survived by three children, Duncan Barnes of San Jose, California, Cameron and Clark Covolo, and their mother, Beth Covolo, of Rocky Mount; a nephew and great nephew.

Services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Crackers at P.O. Box 8860, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.