Wyatte Copeland Jr.

Hi Susan,

I just happened to be browsing on line and saw the very sad news that Jimmy died last June. I am so very sorry. I still have pictures of your wedding way back them and remember you both with love and affection.

Pauli Taylor

Susan,
My deepest sympathy has continued to be with you and your family during these past weeks. I trust that the love and prayers of your friends and family have continued to bring you comfort, and an assurance that you are not alone. Jim was a kind and good person who touched the lives of so many.We give thanks for him, and continue to remember his goodness.I remember watching our local news here when he was being interviewed at a Press Conference and the kitten was meowing in the...

Bill, I want to apologize for not getting this to you sooner. I was just informed of Jim's passing. He was a great man. Jim has left a legacy we all should be proud of and need to simulate. I know your family is aware of Jim's importance to us all. I want to extend my condolences and prayer to you and your love ones. Peace be with you.

Bill: My Mom and I spoke often about your wonderful family, our great Jr. High team, and my having a wonderful friend in you. You even gave me a cool black eye. I never had the opportunity to shake your brother's hand, however, I did meet your Father who was always on the mission to get me to Cleveland to meet your brother.( He always wanted to meet my Uncle and Aunt who worked for the owner. I'll call them this evening and give them the sad news. I don't get much information from...

Susan,
Wendy contacted me yesterday, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly, Eileen and Harry Martin

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

TO THE COPELAND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE DEATH OF JIM.HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY THE ONES WHO KNEW HIM.WHEN I TRANSFERED FROM MILLER SCHOOL TO LANE HIGH JIM WAS THE FIRST TO WELCOME ME AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH ME.FOR THIS I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW COMFORTABLE HE MADE ME FEEL AND JUST HOW NICE HE WAS.MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY. GEORGE COOK GOLDSBORO NC

My heartfelt condolences to the family and to all friends and colleagues of Mr. Copeland. I felt like I knew him through his accomplishments, and especially through his sister, Suzie, and her family. My prayers are with you all. Jeanette Powell-Mills, Charlottesville, VA

Dear Susan & Billy: Jim and I were involved in the Athletic Department at UVA in the late 1970's. We did not always "see eye to eye" but we respected each other. I had not seen Jim since he returned from Texas until last Fall when we met at our favorite library branch off of 14th St. We caught up mutual friends and old times. Jim said he was content with his fate and that his volunteer work with children benefited him more than the kids. He encouraged me to do more because of the...