Mr. F. L. Bubba Copeland Jr.
Mr. F. L. Bubba Copeland Jr.
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The family will receive friends on the evening of Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. Ralph Wooten officiating. A private interment will follow.
Bubba was born May 27, 1974, in Columbus, GA son of Fred L. Copeland, Sr. and Cora Annell Flowers Green. Bubba owned and operated the Country Market in Salem, AL. Additionally, he was Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL, where he attended and worshipped for more than three decades.
Bubba's first foray into politics was when he successfully ran for the Lee County School Board's District 5 seat, a position he held over the course of two terms from 2008-2016.
In 2016, Bubba was elected as Mayor of his beloved hometown and City of Smiths Station, AL. During his tenure as Mayor, he helped guide the City through a period of tremendous growth and development, and earn its place as one of the fastest growing Cities in the State of Alabama.
But above all, beyond serving his church, city, and community, Bubba loved spending time with his family and serving his community.
He is survived by his loving wife Angela Simpson Copeland of Smiths Station,AL; his mother, Cora Annell Flowers Green and husband Hershal of Phenix City, AL; his father, Fred L. Copeland Sr. and wife Cheryl of Valley, AL; a son, Carter L. Copeland of Smiths Station, AL; two daughters, AbbyKate Elizabeth Dawson and Ally Catherine Dawson, both of Smiths Station, AL; three sisters, Kimberlee Copeland Funk and husband Stephen of Smiths Station, AL, Terri Register and husband Noel of Fountain, FL and Ginger Green of Smiths Station, AL; two brothers, Mike Green and wife Mardelle of Smiths Station, AL and Bill Green and wife Brandy of Waverly Hall, GA; Precious In-laws Tim and Pam Simpson of Hatchechubbee, AL one Brother In Law Jonathan Simpson wife Bridgette of Hatchechubbee, AL two nieces Brinklee Cope Funk and Everly Blake Simpson one Nephew Ezekiel Ray Simpson and a cousin Jason Flowers, as well as many extended family, church family and extremely close friends.
Pall bearers are: Jason Flowers, Jeff Smith, Ed Adams, Jonathan Simpson, Stephen Funk, and Allen Belcher.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 2608 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL 36867 or PAWS at .
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Kerren Berz
November 19, 2023
To Bubba Copeland's cherished family: we don't know each other, and I don't live in Alabama. But I work very frequently in Columbus and east Alabama. I read the eulogies and saw happy pictures and drove through Smiths Station today. It is obvious that your beloved Bubba brought people together and left places and people better than before. That will be his legacy. I am very sad. I offer my promise to do everything in my power to ensure that kindness always wins. And my prayer is that others do the same. May his memory be a blessing to you all.
Patty Mooney
November 12, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Bubba. My prayers go out to the entire family. I remember him fondly attending the Piggly Wiggly conventions as a young man and then later with his young family. My heart is heavy as I am writing this and remembering the entire family and know that he will truly be missed!
Paul Harrison
November 12, 2023
I live in Maine had no idea who Mr Copeland was until an earlier article appeared on my news feed. Sounds like the kind of person we´d all be better off knowing. Very sorry for your loss. Will do my best to carry on Bubba´s generosity, love, and spirit.
Susan kungel
November 11, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss~I am sure Bubba will be missed dearly. Prayers and thoughts to You family
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Debra Miller
November 10, 2023
Much to young to be gone. A very talented young man. He was my son classmate. May he rest in peace.
Jeannie Messer
November 8, 2023
May he rest in Peace and my sincerest condolences to his family
Carmen Monteto
November 8, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Copeland for being you. I wish we could have met, as you and your wife sound like true followers of Christ based on the New Testament. Love thy neighbor and love thy Father.
Bruce Conner
November 8, 2023
Lord, surround this family, with your love during this difficult time, my condolences to you all.
Shereka Davis
November 6, 2023
This is sooo sad. I´m praying that Almighty God give this family the strength they are needing. I don´t know you all but I´m praying for you all in this difficult time.
Vedrana Sukovic
November 6, 2023
I didn't know Bubba but I heard about the circumstances of his death. It made me sad and heartbroken. I know a lot about the hardships of people who dare to be different. But he was like any other human. He just wanted to be accepted and loved for who he really was. I hope he is in a better place and happy. Rest in Peace Bubba. My deepest condolences to his family.
Lindsay
November 5, 2023
I didn't know him. My condolences to the family.
Catherine Pilie
November 5, 2023
My Deepest and Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Faye Watson
November 5, 2023
I have known Bubba since he was a teen attending Smiths Station school with my son and playing tag football with the neighborhood kids in our front yard. He was an upstanding young man and a man of the people of Smiths Station and Phenix City. He will be surely missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace dear Bubba.
My condolences to your family and friends.
Jon
November 5, 2023
You will always be missed and loved.
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