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James Navarro Copeland

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James Copeland Obituary

COPELAND James Navarro Copeland, loving husband and father, 52, of Westerville, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Columbus Colony. He was born March 8, 1960 in Calhoun, Alabama, son of the late James Arthur and Sarah Josephine Miller Copeland. James is survived by his wife, Alicia Motley Copeland; daughters, Jessica Cathryn (Richard Tyrone Preston) Edoja, Kiauna Nicole Morey, Alecia Dyann Copeland and Jasmine Ashton Copeland; brother, Michael Renard (Christina) Copeland; granddaughters, Janyia Sarah Josephine Walker and Zsamea Angeley Preston. Memorial service will be Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2500 McCutcheon Rd., Columbus, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME NE CHAPEL, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for James Copeland

18 Entries

Alicia Estep

January 4, 2025

I would like to see the video

Kiauna Johnson

August 15, 2020

Hey dad, it was nice that an email was sent today to remember that we had created this book to leave memories. Of course I can never forget the anniversary of the day god decided he needed you more than we did on this earth. The 18, of this month this coming Tuesday was the hardest day of my life, 8 years ago. I never thought I would live my 20s and enter my 30s without you seeing me flourish into this woman you molded. I’m a wife, a mother of two beautiful amazing girls, and a boss. I have also grown into a leader which you made clear when I was younger to always be a leader not a follower. I miss you daddy, I hope your resting peacefully.

Kiauna Morey

July 11, 2013

I was missing my father a lot today and decided to look him up I was so schocked by all the entries friends from the past have taken the time to write... I know my father even though biologically he was not but he's all I've ever known... He was an amazing man and I always looked up to him ... All these entries just show how many lives he made an influence on and not just mine love u daddy ?

Calvin Rose and family

December 3, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We just found out. He was a great brother and very loving to our family. We will miss him and know that Jehovah will bring him back in the ressurection again in good health.

alonzo peete

September 3, 2012

james and i went to st matt's and bishop turner together. those were some of the best times of our lives.

September 3, 2012

May your spirit be free and your loved ones remember you with love, joy and peace. I have never forgotten you and I never will. Janna

September 3, 2012

Dan Ryan

September 1, 2012

To the Family of James Copeland:

I Loved James Copeland. We attended St. Matthew's and Turner HS together, ran around, chased girlfriends, sports, parties, proms for about 8 years of our early lives. More than a friend, a brother.

Since we had both left Buffalo, our paths have crossed several times and each time we enjoyed each others company as we did when we were high schoolers.

The last time we got together (probably 5 years ago), we said we need to get together more often.

MY LOSS.

James will always be in my heart, thank you for the friendship.

I have been blessed to have known him.

john scibeta

September 1, 2012

i just herd , i am so sorry , i loved james all of us are in shock , your father & husband is one of the greatest men i have ever met, i will pray for james and your family , this is such sad news , i am sorry i did not make it there , will let everyone know from turner family ,

Sharon and Wayne Phillips

August 30, 2012

James Copland was a great friend, just like a brother growing up in Buffalo, NY on Cornwall Ave. We were honored to have James Copeland in our Wedding June 1982. He will be so greatly missed.

August 30, 2012

to the copeland family, james was a great athlete and a fun person to be around. he will be missed by all his Bishop Turner teammates and classmates! greg nowicki cheektowaga,ny

August 23, 2012

For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love."
Lamentations 3:22-26; 31-32
Ronnie and Sandra Gooch

Genese&Priscilla Carswell

August 23, 2012

To:Alicia and Family, Our hearts were truly saddened when we heard about the passing of our dear Cousin/Christian Brother. Although we are experiencing the greatest pain, in the very near future we will experience the greatest joy when Jehovah reunites us with James once again. Cant wait to see your faces when you see James face. WE LOVE YOU'LL.

George and Andrea Payne

August 23, 2012

Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers, asking the God of comfort to give you the needed strenght and spirit to endure this difficult times. Our hearts go out to you.

August 22, 2012

To the Copeland family you are in our prayers. James was truly an inspiration to everyone; a true and faithful brother who will be missed.
Love you.
Jerry & Christina Fryer

Beth Lamborn

August 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. James & I were friends ever since we started at Honda ELP. I remember the excitement he had trying to name his soon to be born son?? (Jasmine). He will truly be missed.

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