Floyde Steven Covault, 70 of Lafayette, passed away at 9:09 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth East.

He was born May 8, 1946 in Lebanon to the late Stanley Dean and Doris Michele (Yaryan) Covault.

Steve graduated from Darlington High School in 1964 and then the State Police Academy serving as a State Police Officer for 15 years before retiring in 1982. He went on to work as a terminal manager for LCL Trucking and a supervisor for Sun Chemical and (Elm Steel) Voestalpine before retiring for the second time.

Steve’s marriage was to Penny S. Underwood on June 30, 1978 in Nashville, TN. She preceded him in death on October 8, 2006.

Steve was a member of Darlington Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post 409 and Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, bowling, fishing, watching westerns, feeding the birds and being outdoors with animals and nature.

Surviving are six children, Lisa Monroe (husband Scott) and Brandon Covault (girlfriend Kate Ramsey) both of Lafayette, Jeffrey Bartelson (wife Beth Hopkins) of Pittsboro, Richard Covault (wife Cherish) of Waynetown, Steve Covault (wife Michelle) and Tracy Crane (husband Tom) both of Crawfordsville as well as a sister, Patty Covault Clawson of Thorntown. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Steve was preceded in death by a sister Janet Covault Stockton and a great grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at 11 :00 am on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington.

In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute in Steve’s name to the American Cancer Society.