Lake City, Florida
Mr. Alvin Copeland, 39 of Lake City died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa. He was born in Thomasville, GA and has been a resident of Lake City for the past twelve years having moved here from Thomasville, GA. Mr. Copeland loved watching football, fishing, NASCAR and playing golf and was a member of Lake City Church of God. He is preceded in death by a sister, Shamethe Johnson, brother Darryl Copeland and one son, Jasper Copeland.
Mr. Copeland is survived by his wife, Patty Bowen Copeland, of Lake City, children, Alvin Rashad Copeland, Jr., Tricia Gloella Copeland, both of Lake City, Shantavia Copeland and Kierra Arnold both of Thomasville, GA, his mother, Gloria Johnson, Thomasville, GA, his grandmother, Elfletta Allison, Philadelphia, PA,, mother and father-in-law, Ray and Della Bowen, Richmond, KY, sister in law, Della Frances Morgan, (Chris), brothers, Ernest Copeland, Atlanta, GA, Mack Copeland, Thomasville, GA, Harold (Vira) Copeland, Houston, TX and Cedric Copeland, San Diego, CA, sisters, Rhonda Diggs and Pamela Copeland, both of Thomasville, GA. A host of nieces, nephews and great nieces also survive.
Memorial services for Mr. Copeland will be conducted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Lake City Church of God with Pastor Carroll Lee and Minister Ray Bowen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. HWY 441, Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.
We the family of the late Alvin Lee Copeland would like to thank each of you for your act of kindness shown to us during the loss of our Loved one, may God bless and keep you forever is our prayer. "DeDe" will be greatly missed by those who spent time with him on this side. But for whatever reason, we know that he is now in a much better place. Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness.
The Copeland Family
April 16, 2007 | Thomasville, GA
"DD" YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. YOU AND MY FAMILY HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I KNOW THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES WHEN HE CALLS HIS CHILDREN HOMES. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER THAT HAS BEEN PICKED BY THE MASTER GARDNER HIMSELF. YOU ARE ONE IN A FEW WHO WILL MAKE UP THAT HEAVENLY BOUQUET. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. PLEASE SAVE A SPOT FOR ME.
YOUR FRIEND LADY
VERONICA CRUMBRY (JACKSON)
March 27, 2007 | AUSTELL, GA
I am so sorry to hear of DD's passing my prayers are with you all
Carla Scott-Johnson
Carla Scott-Johnson
March 25, 2007 | Powder Springs, GA
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Copeland family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.
Wanda (Sexion) Wilson
March 24, 2007 | Westampton, NJ
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Copeland family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep and bless you.
Wanda Sexion-Wilson
March 24, 2007 | Westampton, NJ
I am very sad to hear about one of my classmates. May God continue to bless his wife and children. May you find comfort in knowing that the Lord will always be there for you no matter what. In all thine way acknowledge him and he will direct thy paths.
Keziah Brown - Smart
March 24, 2007 | Tampa, FL
May God Bless you.
Mae Moore (McIntyre)
March 22, 2007 | Thomasville, GA
I was very saddened to hear of the news of a dear classmate. May God comfort you, give you strength, and grant you peace during this most difficult time. God knows and he cares. Trust in God and lean not to thy own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge him! Give him the praise for the life of Alvin that was shared with you!
May God continue to bless each of you!
Catherine Carruthers
March 21, 2007 | Thomasville, GA
I'm very sorry for your lost. I will keep you all in my prayers.
peggy hayes
March 21, 2007 | Thomasville, GA
