James Thomas "Tom" Cope

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February 17, 2026

James Cope Obituary

James Thomas "Tom" Cope, a dedicated retired Lieutenant Police Officer, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in his birthplace of Dayton, Ohio. Born on June 20, 1951, Tom devoted a significant portion of his life to public service, proudly... Read James Cope's Obituary