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James E. Copeland Sr. SUFFOLK - James Edward Copeland Sr., 89, departed this life May 6, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. James Sr. was born May 24, 1921 to Joseph and Mary L. Copeland in Nansemond County, Virginia. He was an ordained deacon and served for many years at both Zion Christian Church and Laurel Hill United Church of Christ. For more than 20 years, Deacon Copeland served as president of the Sunday School Union. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mrs. Lula Mae (Rawles) Copeland; three sons, James Jr. (Thelma D.), Jeff (Barbara), Joseph A. (Marchelle); two sisters, Mrs. Katie Knight and Mrs. Hilda Abram; one brother, Enoch Copeland (Jean); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Clarine R. Jones (D. Nelson), Mrs. Merriam Osborne (Herman), Mr. Roland Rawles (Rosia), Mrs. Myrtle Rawles, Mr. Benjamin Holland and Mrs. Gloria R. Copeland of Jersey City, N.J. The homegoing service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Laurel Hill United Church of Christ in Suffolk. The family hour will be 12:30 p.m. at the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. If you would like to make contributions in memory of Mr. Copeland they can be made to Laurel Hill UCC. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 11, 2011.

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Barbara Holmes

May 11, 2011

To Aunt Lula, Junior, Jeff and Arnold,

Thank you so much for sharing Uncle James with me. It was a blessing to have had him as a role model representing what a good and Godly man should be. He was a man of biblical principles. His love for his immediate and extended family will stand the test of times. He was wise, understanding, giving, and I could continue on-and-on. Uncle James will be missed, but pleasant memories will never cease. As I grew, I used him as a measuring stick for a husband and friends.

I thank God for being his neice. With love to "the boys". I can hear him saying now--"Lulu, leave the boys alone". What a wonderful gentleman, husband,father and uncle.

Prays and love,

Barbara Evans Holmes

Myra Wallace

May 11, 2011

To the Copeland Family,
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Deacon James E. Copeland,Sr.
Your wonderful husband, father, grandfather,brother and family member. I remember him as a christian who loved and served God.
It was my privilege to serve as secretary under his presidency in the
Sunday School Union. He served with integrity and abhered to the
principles and guidelines of our church. He lived his life with truth
and honor. I praise God that he was a guiding light.I will always love
and cherish his memory.

Love,
Myra Delk Wallace
Charlotte, NC

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