James Roy Jim Covington, age 83, of Dallas, Texas went to be with the passed away on March 14, 2018 due to a heart attack. Jim was born in Smithfield (now North Richland Hills), Texas on May 12, 1934. He was the son of James and Mary Covington. He lived much of his life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and graduated from high school when he was 16 years old. He entered the Army at the age of 18 and served as a military photographer during the Korean War. After an honorary discharge from the Army, he continued to work as a professional photographer. He worked for companies such as General Dynamics, Goodwill, and Singer prior to opening his own photo lab and studio. While in the military he photographed 11 atomic bomb tests in Nevada. He also photographed the Texas Rangers including Nolan Ryans iconic tuxedo photo as well as the Dallas Cowboys during the 1991 season. He photographed numerous other celebrities, sports figures, and politicians.He had four children, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He met Alpha Bradshaw Mirkovic in 1980 and they were married on May 24, 1980. They lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Plano, Texas, and then retired and moved to Aransas Pass, Texas. They moved to Dallas, on December 2, 2015.Jim is survived by his wife Alpha, his four children: Alicia and her husband Craig Fyock, David Covington, Glenn Covington, and Jeri Covington, Alphas two children: Julia Dodson, Tony and his wife Michelle Mirkovic, ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog Missy.He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary, a brother Relin, and two grandchildren: Brian Smith and Shala Covington.A memorial service is scheduled March 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm at Treemont Dallas, 5550 Harvest Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75230, 972-661-1856. The service will be officiated by Rev. Diane Heath. A family visitation is scheduled Monday, March 19, 2018 at North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75234 from noon to 2:00 pm. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.