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Paul Copeland Obituary
Mr. Copeland was born in Chesterfield County on Oct. 28, 1914, to Willie T. and Lillie Gregory Copeland. Mr. Copeland worked at the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, and retired in 1980 after 45 years of honorable civil service.
He is survived by his sons, Herman A. (Al) of Ettrick and Paul Jr. (Tyke) of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Shellye and Chris of Ettrick; great-grandchildren, Daijha and Autumn; sisters, Lillie S. Mayo and Rose Pride (William), all of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Fannie Copeland, Edna J. Staats (Edward) and Jacquelyn J. Jordan of Maryland, Joan J. Corbett of Richmond and Mildred J. McClenney (Andrew) of Chester. Mr. Copeland is survived by a host of other relatives and friends, and long-time caregiver, Shirley Dexter of Chester.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William, Phillip and Oliver; and sisters, Lois and Elizabeth.
Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Centralia, with Dr. Wilson B. Shannon officiating. Family members and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Copeland
Christine Gibson
December 2, 2019
Family
He was a true gentleman with a cute smile, and all so much class.
Never forgotten!!
Zakia Copeland
December 30, 2011
Uncle Paul (daddy's twin/Doc Copeland), You will be missed. To the Family I apologized for not being able to make it to the funeral, but my prayers are with you all! God is and will continue to shine on this entire "Copeland" family! God Bless... Zakia Copeland-James (Doc Copeland's daughter).
Natasha Brooks
December 15, 2011
Rest in Peace Uncle Paul. I know Uncle Phillip and grandaddy welcomed him with open arm and a smile. You will be missed.
Love, great-niece Natasha (Charmaine Copeland) Brooks
Denise Fournia
December 10, 2011
So sorry to hear about Mr Copeland's passing. He was such a sweetheart. I will always remember him and his cute smile when he would come in to the Reymet branch of his credit union. We would always offer to help him with the door when he would leave, and he would always say he could get it. My prayers to his family! God Bless!
December 8, 2011
Al, our deepest condolences to you and Tyke. Sorry we were unable to make it to the service but our prayers are with you'll. Paul will be missed by many. See you soon. Butch & Bobbie Jones
Stanley & Vernette Payne
December 8, 2011
Tyke and Al, sorry we could not be with you today, but know that we were there in spirit. Remember the loving memories you shared with your father, and his love will be forever etched in your hearts. May God continue to bless and keep you in his loving care. Tyke, we will see you soon.
December 8, 2011
May you be comforted by loving memories. Though the ones we love may leave life as we know it, in our memory, the love we know will always carry on.
Carisa,Lamonte jr, and Landon
Marilyn Paige
December 8, 2011
Tyke & Al,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.
Gloria Gales
December 8, 2011
Tyke & Al, with my sincere sympathy, I am deeply saddened to hear of your the passing of you dad. Paul always welcomed me with open arms, old fashion love and treated me like family for 14 years.I can remeber him taking his favorite seat in the living room to watch Jeopardy and telling Tyke, you got all them right, you should go on TV! Your dad will always in my heart. Rest in Peace, Love Gloria.
Terri Gales
December 8, 2011
Tyke & Al, I am saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. Mr. Paul was always so sweet and very kind.
Linda Paige
December 7, 2011
Tyke & Al,
You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your father.
Linda Paige
Mitzi Vaughan
December 7, 2011
Al, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Father. He and my Dad were really good roommates. I visited your Father a few times since my Father passed and he never failed to ask about him. I will never forget how sweet your Father was. He passed on my birthday. Take care. May God be with you at this most difficult time.
Diane W.Jones
December 7, 2011
Paul Jr.I am so sorry for the lost of your father.(Mrs.Diane Winston Jones)
Fred J. Dillard
December 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Hilda Jones
December 7, 2011
To Al and Tyke, you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. May God continue to keep you in his care during this time of sorrow.
Anything we can do please contact us.
Joan, Marietha and Hilda
Towana Kelly
December 7, 2011
My Dearest Uncle Paul,
I will miss you so very much. You have ALWAYS been my second dad. I will NEVER forget all the wonderful times we had together. My life will not be the same without you. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!
Your niece
Towana
Shirley W. Dexter
December 7, 2011
For the past several years, I have spent a lot of time providing personal care for Mr. Copeland and handling his affairs. I already miss him deeply, but take comfort in knowing that he is gone to a better place.
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
December 7, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Former Students of Carver High School
December 6, 2011
Expressing sympathy in the passing of Mr. Paul Copeland, Sr. To Al and Paul Jr. you have our deepest sympathy. We will continue to keep you two guys in our prayers.
Christine Gibson
December 6, 2011
Family and Friends
Mr. Copeland was a joy to see driving his "Blue Bonnet" up and down Reymet Road and Jefferson Davis visiting folks and stores. A true gentleman, with at kind set of eyes and soft smile. He has lived the life and NOW the just reward" well done my faithful son" your new home awaits. God knew he was tired and took him by the hand. While the tears fall in the night know that joy will arrive in the morning. It is morning for Mr. Copeland. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Sincerely
Sabrina Crawford
December 6, 2011
God bless you; you are in my prayers
Sabrina Crawford, (SVTC)
Shirley W. Dexter
December 6, 2011
For the past several years, I have spent a lot of time providing personal care for Mr. Copeland and handling his affairs. I already miss him deeply, but take comfort in knowing that he is gone to a better place.
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