To request a copy of this photo for your own personal use, please contact our state coordinator. If you are not a family member or the original photographer — please refrain from copying or distributing this photo to other websites.
Thank you for visiting the Arkansas Gravestone Photo Project. On this site you can upload gravestone photos, locate ancestors and perform genealogy research. If you have a relative buried in Arkansas, we encourage you to upload a digital image using our Submit a Photo page. Contributing to this genealogy archive helps family historians and genealogy researchers locate their relatives and complete their family tree.
Submitted: 8/21/17 • Approved: 8/24/17 • Last Updated: 8/27/17 • R1191009-G0-S3
STAFF SERGEANT US Army
Vietnam
April 22, 1948 - August 22, 2013
Mr. Jody Copeland of Conway passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army and defended his country during two tours in Vietnam. He was of the catholic faith and was raised with his four brothers at the St. Joseph Orphanage in North Little Rock. He attended high school at Subiaco Academy. Jody was an avid Razorback fan and looked forward to football season every year. Jody was blessed with a grandson whom he adored and cherished above all else in this world.
He is survived by his daughter, Natascha Venus Copeland of Conway; his grandson, Jerrard Cole Copeland; two brothers, James Copeland of Cabot and John Copeland of Fayettville; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rosa Copeland; his niece, Tammy Copeland; and two brothers, Jerry and Arthur Copeland.
The family has set up a memorial fund in honor of his grandson's education and they ask that you donate to this fund instead of sending flowers. Donations can be made at Centennial Bank in the name of Jody Copeland or you can send donations to 22 Starr Lane, Conway, AR 72032.
Services will be held at 10 a.m September 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Orphanage, 6800 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock.
The honor guard ceremony and burial will follow at noon at The Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
www.thecabin.net
Section C, Site 382
Contributed on 8/21/17 by hawkinsdonna48
Email This Contributor
Suggest a Correction
Record #: 1191009