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Submitted: 10/21/23 • Approved: 10/23/23 • Last Updated: 10/26/23 • R1506876-G0-S3
AIRMAN SECOND CLASS US Air Force
March 16, 1937 - February 3, 2012
Donald Gene "Donnie" Copeland, age 74, of Warren, AR. died Friday February 3, at home. Born March 16, 1937 in Gravelly, AR. a son of the late Fred Greene Copeland and Alvis Williams Copeland he was a US. Air Force veteran, member Central Missionary Baptist Church, a former employee for 19 years with General Water Works in Pine Bluff, AR., a retired manager with 20 years service for Warren Water & Sewer Department, and an inspector for N.R.S. and McClellan engineering firms. Also, preceding him in death was a spouse Erma Jean Reynolds Copeland, a son Jeffrey Donald Copeland and a brother Ellis Ezell Copeland.
Survivors are his wife Patricia Ann Whisenhunt Copeland whom he married June 4, 1994. 2 step sons Joe David Goggan, Houston, TX., Wesley Patrick Goggan and spouse Tina, Houston, TX. 2 grandchildren Lauren Nicole Copeland, Little Rock, AR., Jason Donald Copeland, Panama City, FL. 3 great-grandchildren Jason Tyler Copeland, Dallas Brock Copeland and Celsey Deana Copeland. A sister in law Jo Catherine Wheeler, La Mesa, CA. 2 nieces Susie Ruthardt, Minco, OK. and Melinda Blevins and spouse Roy, Chickasha, OK.
Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Monday February 6, at Frazer's Chapel with Rev. Jerry Carter and Rev. Charles Wooley officiating. Linda Barrett was organist and soloist was Brandy Garner. Burial was in Moseley Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Ben Garner, Charlie Doss, Melvin Mills, Ricky Roper, Travis Smith, Steve Barnes and Gregg Reep. Honorary pallbearers were Huey P. Furlough, Jerry Farmer, Lewis Thomas and members of Friendship Sunday School Class. Memorials preferred Central Missionary Baptist Church; 406 Seminary St.; Warren, AR. 71671.
Contributed on 10/21/23 by debbraszymanski
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