Atlanta, Georgia
1931 - 2019
COPPAGE, Billy Billy Raymond Coppage, 88, of Fayetteville passed away October 2, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1931 in Cook County, Georgia to the late Herbert and Geneva Coppage. Billy served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of McDonough Road Baptist Church and retired from the Atlanta Journal Constitution after thirty years in advertising. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Coppage. He is survived by his son, Sam Coppage (Beverly) of Blairsville; daughter, Tracy Abernathy (Bryan) of Tyrone; grandchildren, Chris Coppage (Rachel) of Newnan, Samantha Smith (Brian) of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; great-grandchildren; Charlotte Smith; sister, Linda Jean Stewart (Billy) of Perry and Betty Sue Scudder (Mike) of Duluth; brother, Paul Coppage (Margaret) of Plant City, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, on Friday, October 4, 2019, at McDonough Road Baptist Church, Fayetteville with Dr. David Chancey officiating. He will lie in state from 12 1 PM. The family will receive friends from 5 8 PM, on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville www.mowels.com
"Condolences to the family. I worked with Bill for a very long time at the AJC. Bill not only was a mentor to me....but I attribute all my success in the ad business to him.
I'm sorry couldn't be there today.....but my thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Mr. Bill.....you will always be in my heart! Bill was a caring person and cared about all his employees that have worked for him. "
Billy Kirk
October 04, 2019 | Panama City Beach, FL
My condolences to Bill's family. He was such a kind and insightful friend. When I started at the AJC in/on the south side real estate territory (85) based downtown, Bill helped me navigate everything. I was 21 years old and he treated me as though I were his peer although I was not close in position nor experience. Bill Coppage was one cool cat. So sorry for your loss.
S. Evans
October 03, 2019 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
I worked with Bill 20 years at the AJC, he was one of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure to know, I have so many good memories of this great man. My sympathy and prayers are with all of his family, I know this is a very hard time for you.❤
Norma Kelley
October 03, 2019 | Newnan, GA
