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Gordon Earl "Gordie" Copeland

Gordon Earl "Gordie" Copeland obituary

Gordon Copeland Obituary

Gordon "Gordie" Earl Copeland, 81 ESCONDIDO -- Gordon "Gordie" Earl Copeland, a long time resident of Escondido, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was born on March 7, 1929 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Gordie worked as a contractor for more than 50 years and was the owner of Mission Roofing Company of Escondido for 24 years. He was a trusted and respected businessman who was known for his integrity and honesty. Gordie was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family. He is survived by his wife, Colleen of Escondido; daughters, Mindy (Richard) Dobbins of Borrego Springs, Phyllis (Skip) Fielder of Williams, Arizona; son, Randy (Kem) Copeland of Escondido; sister, Mary (Edward) Hammonds of Florida; seven grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2010 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 26, 2010.

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Russell Burrows

October 1, 2010

So sorry for your loss , Uncle Gordon will truly be missed .We will keep you in our prayers, we love you guys. Russell and Penny

JOHN PETRICS

September 30, 2010

I always enjoyed visiting with gordon during my weekly sales calls to mission roofing.I'll miss his stories and southern sense of humor.

Debra Kay McGregor-Hebert

September 29, 2010

So sorry that he's gone. I remember him like yesterday.

Marc Eiggins

September 28, 2010

Sorry for your loss.

Dennis Johnson

September 27, 2010

So very sorry for your loss.
Dennis Johnson

Tim Kerr

September 26, 2010

The memories I will always cherish of one of the kindest, most honest and likable person I have had the honor to have known. My prayers go out to Colleen, Randy and the rest of the family. Gordon was truely one of the very best and will be missed by all.

September 26, 2010

I love and miss my grandpa so much, he was a great person! love Amy

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