COVINGTON – There are so many people who have had a huge impact on the Covington Community and one of those was Jon Eshleman, who passes away at the age of 82 on September 24th.
Over the years every Covington athlete knew Big Jon due to his consistent support of Buccaneer Athletics. Big Jon attended the majority of Covington’s sporting events until his health became an issue a few years ago. Still, his love and passion for the Covington Buccaneers never declined, which he stated on two days when the Covington volleyball team and football team visited him and other residents at the Stillwater Nursing and Rehab facility in Covington a month ago in August.
Throughout the time Big Jon showed his Buccaneer support, it always seemed like he sat as close as he possibly could to the game action. At basketball games, he sat in the front row in the stands and at football games and track meets, he stood along the fence or sat in the front row of the bleachers. Plus, at baseball and softball games, he sat behind the backstop in the bleachers. His voice was always heard in good and bad situations, where he would congratulate the players for great plays or question officials for bad calls that hurt the Buccs.
Big Jon also had a huge impact on the Covington Community through his hard work over 27 years in the Village of Covington’s Street Department. While he was doing his job, many student/athletes and residents would see him and say “Hi” as they drove by. Big Jon always had a great response by waving with a smile on his face.
THANK YOU BIG JON for your contributions and great impact on the Covington Community!
Jon Eshleman Obituary
Jon Wayne Eshleman, age 82 of Covington, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Stillwater Nursing & Rehab, Covington. Jon was born in Piqua on June 23, 1942 to the (late) Forest Raymond & KyraGene (Tyler) Eshleman; worked for the Village of Covington for 27 years on the Street Department; attended the Christian Family Fellowship, Tipp City; enjoyed going to Buffalo Jacks; and enjoyed going bowling at the Covington Bowling Alley when it was in town and bowled on two leagues; and loved life. Jon’s grandfather owned Eshleman Funeral Home, Covington years ago and Jon enjoyed reminiscing about his experiences at the funeral home. Jon also could be found at Covington Schools, watching the Junior High and High School athletes in their different sporting events and he was considered the #1 Covington BUCCS fan (before Scooby). Jon is survived by his sister, Jill Olivera of Piqua; two nephews, Jon Richard & Alicia Olivera of Greenville, Aaron Michael Olivera & Ralph Wolfe of Columbus, OH; great-niece, Ariana Renee Olivera; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the BUCC Boosters. Private Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.
