Obituary of John Felton "Mickey" Copeland

JOHN F . COPELAND

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 

SUFFOLK - John Felton "Mickey" Copeland , 73, died Oct. 12, 2003 at Obici Hospital. A native of Nansemond County, he was a son of the late John James and Isabell Lowe Copeland . A Navy veteran, he was retired after 27 years with Hobbs Engineering and a Baptist. He was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans and an avid hunter and fisherman. 
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Marjorie Turner Copeland ; two daughters, Marjorie Marie Matthews and husband Delray of Carrsville and Joann C. Cherry and husband Darick of Suffolk; a beloved granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Cherry; five sisters, Vivian Winborne, Evelyn C. Jones, Jeanette C. Carr and Sarah C. Summerlin, all of Suffolk and Mildred C. Hedgbeth of Zuni. Mickey was predeceased by a brother, James Edward Copeland ; and two sisters, Lessie McClenny and Clara Alberger. 
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Holland Cemetery by the Rev. J.B. Matthews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, VA 23851. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

John Felton "Mickey" Copeland, 73, died 12 Oct 2003 in Suffolk. A Navy veteran, he retired after 27 years with Hobbs Engineering and was a Baptist. He was survived by his wife, daughters, granddaughter, and sisters.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. 16 Oct 2003 in Holland Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. J.B. Matthews. Visitation was held 15 Oct 2003 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

––– Transcript –––

JOHN F . COPELAND

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, October 14, 2003

SUFFOLK - John Felton "Mickey" Copeland, 73, died Oct. 12, 2003 at Obici Hospital. A native of Nansemond County, he was a son of the late John James and Isabell Lowe Copeland. A Navy veteran, he was retired after 27 years with Hobbs Engineering and a Baptist. He was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Marjorie Turner Copeland; two daughters, Marjorie Marie Matthews and husband Delray of Carrsville and Joann C. Cherry and husband Darick of Suffolk; a beloved granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Cherry; five sisters, Vivian Winborne, Evelyn C. Jones, Jeanette C. Carr and Sarah C. Summerlin, all of Suffolk and Mildred C. Hedgbeth of Zuni. Mickey was predeceased by a brother, James Edward Copeland; and two sisters, Lessie McClenny and Clara Alberger.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday [16 Oct 2003] in Holland Cemetery by the Rev. J.B. Matthews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday [15 Oct 2003] at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Petty, 116 Southampton Road, Franklin, VA 23851.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | John Felton "Mickey" Copeland      |
| Age   | 73                                 |
| Birth | 1930 (estimated); Nansemond County |
| Death | 12 Oct 2003; Obici Hospital        |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                          | Relationship  | Residence  |
|-------------------------------|---------------|------------|
| John Felton "Mickey" Copeland | Decedent      | Suffolk    |
| Marjorie Turner Copeland      | Wife          | Unknown    |
| John James Copeland           | Father        | Deceased   |
| Isabell Lowe Copeland         | Mother        | Deceased   |
| Marjorie Marie Matthews       | Daughter      | Carrsville |
| Delray Matthews               | Son-in-law    | Carrsville |
| Joann C. Cherry               | Daughter      | Suffolk    |
| Darick Cherry                 | Son-in-law    | Suffolk    |
| Taylor Nicole Cherry          | Granddaughter | Unknown    |
| Vivian Winborne               | Sister        | Suffolk    |
| Evelyn C. Jones               | Sister        | Suffolk    |
| Jeanette C. Carr              | Sister        | Suffolk    |
| Sarah C. Summerlin            | Sister        | Suffolk    |
| Mildred C. Hedgbeth           | Sister        | Zuni       |
| James Edward Copeland         | Brother       | Deceased   |
| Lessie McClenny               | Sister        | Deceased   |
| Clara Alberger                | Sister        | Deceased   |
|------------------------------------------------------------|

––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 14 Oct 2003          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Navy veteran
• Retired after 27 years with Hobbs Engineering
• Baptist
• Member of Sons of Confederate Veterans
• Avid hunter and fisherman
• Also known as "Mickey"

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/181536595/john-felton-copeland
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/cemeteries/holland.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1305850/holland-municipal-cemetery
]


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