Photo courtesy of Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Downtown - Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
1945 - 2017
Samuel was born on June 6, 1945 and passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Samuel was a resident of Pennsylvania. Samuel graduated from East High School. Friends may call at Word of Life Christian Center on Monday July 17th from 10:00am 10 11:30am with the service to follow at 11:30 with Bishop Clifton McNair officiating. Burial will be in ErieCemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one choice.
Forever missed and loved my brother!
Larry "Ranger" Owensel
July 26, 2025 | Family
I am so sorry to have just heard of Grand Masters passing. I can truly say, he changed my life. He became more than a teacher, he was a friend. My deepest condolences. He had the most infectious smile. He will be missed.
Roy Berlin
January 18, 2018 | Erie, PA
My deepest condolences to his family.
To my instructor, thank you for being my inspiration, for not only teaching me the art of Kung Fu, but humility as well. I remember your words when I told you I was leaving Erie. I tried to find you last year (2016) when I visited. Now, I understand the urgency in my spirit to do so. I'm so sorry I missed you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my friend and teacher.
Joyce Heidelberg McInnis
August 08, 2017 | Orlando, FL
To my dear friend and brother in the martial arts, you will be missed dearly and never forgotten. Rest my brother...
Larry (Ranger) Owensel
August 04, 2017 | Manassas, VA
Mr. Copeland will be missed by many. It was a great pleasure to have spent time in his class. I am thankful for him to have shared his knowledge and skills. He was always a positive person and gave a lot of encouragement. Truly a great inspiration.
Craig Roehm
July 22, 2017 | Erie, PA
Condolences to the family of a very generous and great man. I will always remember him. He was a true and humble person in every way.
Sherry Mishik
July 20, 2017 | Erie, PA
Veronica and family
My condolence and prayers to you and your family.
Regina House
July 19, 2017
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE COPELAND FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS TRYING TIME. TRULY MASTER COPELAND WILL BE TRULY MISSED. HE HAS TOUCHED MANY LIVES AS AN TEACHER..& MADE MANY OF HIS STUDENTS CHAMPIONS...ON BEHALF OF ME & SIFU BEY..WE SAY R.I.P.
July 19, 2017
My condolences to the family of Mr. Sam Copeland Jr.
Panchitta Robinson
July 18, 2017 | Catonsville, MD