Andrew Copeland Obituary

Andrew L. Copeland VIRGINIA BEACH - Andrew L. Copeland, 38, of the 300 block of Rutherglen Muse, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, due to an accident while employed with Fed Ex Ground, Chesapeake. He was born in Fort Sill, Okla., to the Rev. Edward A. and Mary L. Copeland of Lawton, Okla. He was an ordained minister and former owner of Web Design by Cope LLC and formerly attended Strayer University in Virginia Beach. He graduated from Eisenhower Senior High School in 1989 and also served 12 years active duty in the U.S. Navy and four years in the Naval Reserve. He was predeceased by a brother, Angelo. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Rhonda; his son, Andrew; parents, the Rev. Edward A. and Mary L. Copeland of Oklahoma; four brothers and one sister, the Rev. Eddie A. Copeland, Marilyn Zachery, both of Oklahoma, Ronald A. (Sandy) Copeland, Donald A. (Omi) Copeland both of Texas, Sylvester Keith of Georgia; a special childhood friend, Chris Cobb; and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at Freedom Funeral Services, 5369 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home chapel with Minister Adam Thurgood, officiating. A graveside service will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, at noon.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Copeland

10 Entries

Wendy Carrethers

March 18, 2024

Omg I´m just now finding out We were friends and attended church when we were young. My condolences to the family.

Tywanda Green

October 19, 2009

We use to work with Andrew at Fort Monroe Hampton, VA for a few years. We shall always remember him. We use to talk about building web pages all the time and he would always express his faith in God. He was the kindest hearted person you would ever want to meet. In fact, I shall always be thankful to God for giving us the opportunity to meet such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Copeland Family. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over the entire family.

With Sympathy
Joyce Turner & Tywanda Green

Rev. & Sis Crump Crump

September 28, 2009

May God shine down on you and your family. Sorry I was not able to come to the funeral with Rev. Crump, but my prayers were with you.

May the love of God keep you in his arms.

The Crumps

Gregory Cooper

September 28, 2009

May God's Peace fall on your family.
Andy and I were friends in grade school and throughout Highschool. I remember clearly, he taught me the game of basketball and how to draw one of our favorite football players Tony Dorsett.

Jutta Burch

September 25, 2009

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Copeland family. May God be with you during this most difficult time. Andy and I were friends in high school and just recently said "hello" again after 20 years through Facebook. He will be greatly missed. Jutta (Price) Burch

Bethany Missionary Baptist Church

September 24, 2009

Resolution

No matter what your trials are, or how big your mountain seems; The Lord is there to see you through; He’ll go to all extremes. So if your cross seems hard to bear, and you know not what to do; The One who loves you most of all will be there to see you through.

We, the members of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, want the family to know that our hearts are with you as we gather to bid a Christian good-bye to, Mr. Andrew Copeland, the husband of Rhonda, father of Andrew, son of the Rev. Edward A. and Mary L. Copeland, and brother of the Rev. Eddie A. Copeland, Marilyn Zachery, Ronald A. (Sandy) Copeland, Donald A. (Omi) Copeland, and Sylvester Keith.

Brother Andrew Copeland was a reverent man who loved the Lord. He was a very independent person who would perform any tasks and instilled in his family to follow his example. He loved his family with a gentle, yet stern combination which only he possessed.

Not only is this a loss of a devoted brother, but also a confident counselor and closest of friends.
“Andy” was a person who was always available to share an encouraging word and demonstrate strong support. The passing of our beloved brother is the will of God and there is a human tie that has been broken which bleeds the heart in agony and pain. We are encouraged and consoled in the words of Jesus who said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake them”.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we embrace the family because all of us have a common bond that will connect us for the rest of our lives. We can not replace Brother Andrew “Andy” Copeland, but will attempt to demonstrate his love for you.

To the family, we know your loss is deep and your sorrow is great, but we want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that this loss is Heaven’s Gain. When it is all over, we would like you to remember:

In case there’s a time when you just need some cheer,
In case there’s a problem you would like us to hear,
In case there’s a favor you would like us to do,
We’re here if you need us to help see you through.

Humbly submitted on this 24th day of September 2009 by the officers and members of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.

Bethany Missionary Baptist Church
1306 S. 3rd Street
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
Rev. Raymond Miles; Interim Pastor
SiS. Iola Smart; Church Clerk

A copy of this Church Resolution will be given to the Family and another copy will be recorded in the church archives.

E. Faye Millender

September 24, 2009

The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way
to the peace and
comfort of God's love. Be Blessed.

September 24, 2009

Cope, as we knew him was a wonderful, warm, and well loved co-worker. I will miss him. My sincere condolences.

Shelley E. Turley

wyonna Alberty

September 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gregory Franklin

September 23, 2009

Trust in him who is abled to keep that which you have committed unto him, Look to him who is Alpha & Omega, Bread of Life, Captian of Salvation, Dayspring from on High, Everlasting Father, First and Last, Good Shepherd, Head of the Church, Immanuel, Jehovah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Redeemer, Son of the Highest, True Vine, and Word of GOD.

Mrs. Rhonda Copeland, Rev. & Mrs. Edward A. (Mary) Copeland, God is to abled to be disabled, he's capable in his capacity. Life isn't always fair but God is always there. God will give you peace and power in the midst of your pain.

It's alright to ask GOD questions, Jesus did it from the cross "My God, My God why has thou forsakes me" GOD doesn't always explains but he always sustains.
Rev. & Mrs. Copeland you're a committed couple, a passionate parent and I know you're a good grand parent. I have known you'll
since I was a boy, you'll have always displayed love and affection for each
others and I know that you loved Andy.
It isn't duration but it's donation, It isn't how long you live, but how well you lived. Andy did much in 38 years.

Andy is still in business, he just moved upstairs. May God bless you is my prayers.

Gregory D. Franklin, Sr.
Gregory d Franklin, Sr., Ministries
Arlington, Texas

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