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Jesse Copeland Obituary

Jesse Olan Copeland, 87, passed away on Saturday September 22, 2012 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born on March 27, 1925 to Henry Arthur Copeland and Shirley Simmons Copeland.
He is survived by his loving wife, Minnie Copeland, Daughters, Linda Crutcher, Beverly Ginther and son Jesse S. Copeland. He is also survived by a sister Mary Moffett, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 28, 2012.

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Melanie Wade

October 7, 2012

Bro Jesse,
Beloved Pastor and friend... you prayed with me when I was hurting and when my heart was broken... you and your precious family became family to me
I love you and your family... you will be greatly missed... Till I see you again in Heaven... All my love to Miss Minnie and the whole Copeland Family

Mark Moffett

October 5, 2012

You were my Uncle, my teacher and my friend. You will be missed by all that knew you.

Mark Moffett

October 5, 2012

You were my uncle, my teacher, and my friend. You will be missed by all that knew you.

Craig Gibbs

October 4, 2012

Uncle Jesse was one of my favorites! He was always fun to be around and he lived a long happy life it seems. I remember taking train rides with my mom and sister to visit the Copelands in Odessa and Fort Worth back in his preaching days. He will always be a bright spot in my memories.

October 4, 2012

Great Uncle. Always happy and laughing. You will be missed. Niece, Carla Jo

Sandy Copeland

September 30, 2012

You were the best friend, father-in-love, pastor a girl could hope for. I loved you so. You are dancing in Heaven now and I WILL see you again. I will love and care for your precious wife and family until the day I come to meet you and The Lord on High. All my love always.

September 29, 2012

My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Copeland. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful memories that you will cherish forever. Also you can look forward to a end to all causes of death and the heartaches it brings.

Gladys & Elwood Paradowski

September 28, 2012

Mary, We were so sorry to read of your brother's death. We will pray for God to be close to all of you at this time.

Deanna and Frank Bolbecker

September 28, 2012

So thankful for the gift of knowing you these past 20 years. Also grateful for the true friendship that you shared with my parents. You made a wonderful difference in this world and in the world to come.

Mary Copeland Moffett

September 28, 2012

You were the best brother anyone could have. I will always love and miss you.

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