Nick Coovert

Nick Coovert, 66, of Reidland passed away at 7:09 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah after a short illness.
 
Nick was a lively, loving, caring soul that faced life head-on. He was a true renaissance man and jack of all trades. He never met a challenge he couldn’t undertake. Nick had an entrepreneurial mind and owned several businesses in and around Paducah throughout his lifetime. Many will recall his master talent at arranging flowers at The Flower Gallery or Blanche Rottering’s Florist. Along with these businesses he also owned Driver’s Grocery & Deli and Toucan’s Restaurant and Bar. Later in life, Nick changed courses and he used his compassionate heart to administer help and heal others. It was at that time he returned to school and obtained his degree to be a Registered Nurse. He would end up retiring from nursing, but only after caring for so many in need. Nick loved cooking, decorating for the holidays and long rides on his golf cart.
 
Nick is survived by his partner, Justin Brown along with their faithful companions, Andy, Charlie and Ollie. He is also survived by two sisters, Sharon (Don) Wood of Reidland, Connie (Greg) Hultman of Naples, FL; sister-in-law, Patsy Coovert of Ledbetter; God daughter, Meagan (Jim) Guyette of Paducah; God grandchildren, Liberty, Parker and James Guyette; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Coovert; brother, Mike Coovert, sister, Vickie Vaughn.
 
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with Rodney Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery in Paducah.
 
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the funeral home.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Lourdes Hospice, 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003-9976.
 
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
 
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.