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Edward Copas Obituary

COPAS Edward E. Copas, 64, of Laurelville, died April 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947 in Columbus the son of Charles and Katherine (Taylor) Copas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and worked for many years at A T& T. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Patty Riley. Edward is survived by his wife,Emily (Stacey) Copas; children, Angie Wells, Lisa Leddingham, Carla Copas and Stacey Romine; grandchildren, Melissa Buskirk, Stephen Yeary, Zach Leddingham, Mackenzie and Mallory Wells, Carlie Copas, T.J. Romine and Madison Copas;great-grandchild, Kenzie Yeary; and sister, Tina Copas. Edward was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were completed by Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2012.

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Tina Copas

August 10, 2012

Happy birthday big brother. I love and miss you. Give mom & dad a kiss for me. It's your first celebration all together in many, many years. Love, your little sister...

Pam & Scott Nelson

April 10, 2012

Emily,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of Ed's passing. We are so sorry for you an your families great loss.Thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Pam & Scott Nelson

Stephanie Dave Baker

April 9, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep all of you in our prayers. I know you loved him so much Tina. I love you.

April 9, 2012

In 1st Thessalonians Chapter 4 the apostle Paul said;
We want you to know the truth about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope.
We believe that Jesus died and came back to life. We also believe that, through Jesus, God will bring back those who have died believing in him They will come back with Jesus.

The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with the sound of God's trumpet,
Those who have died believing in Christ will rise to life first;
After that we who are still alive at that time will be gathered up with those who have died.

We will be taken up in the clouds and meet the Lord in the air.
And we will be with the Lord forever.

I know that Eddie was a believer in Christ, when I lived with his mom and dad the church was a large part of our lives.
I am sorry to say that since I have been living in Colorado since the 1960's I have lost touch with almost all of my family back in Ohio ~ But I always think of all of them being “Back there” and I am truly sorry to hear of Eddies passing.
I am and will be praying for you - May the grace and peace of God be upon all of you

Uncle Martin

Miriam Allton

April 9, 2012

To The Copas Family,
I'am so sorry to hear of Eddies passing.I know he'll be missed by all. He is my cousin, and was one of my mom's favorite.( Aunt Jackie Barnhouse). Alway's known as Aunt Jack to him.My thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Sid Thacker

April 9, 2012

A friend.

Rick Farris

April 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Ed will be sadly missed by his many friends at Tarlton Town Tavern.

Doug Copas

April 9, 2012

Cousin Eddie. 10 years older and way more cool. You have such a beautiful family, and lived your life the way you wanted. Cuz, you stepped into the beyond...Grab it and shake it and make your own. Make it sweet Cuz, some day I'll visit.

Dianna Decker

April 8, 2012

Eddie, you will be missed greatly and I will always be grateful for the help with dad. Give your mom and grandma a hug and kiss from me.

Tina Copas

April 8, 2012

My big brother. Words can not begin to describe how I feel right now. You were always there, my whole life. It will never be the same without you.
Love and miss you
your baby sister Tina

debbie aldridge

April 8, 2012

To The Copas Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ed,s passing and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. His mom and dad was my Aunt and Uncle. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace ED
Debbie Aldridge, Helen Kruger, Tom Copas

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