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Lonnie was born on April 19, 1950, in Cleveland, Texas to the late L. B. and Joyce Lum Copeland. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1968 before joining the United States Army. Lonnie served for over 22 years before retiring in 1991. While serving in Germany, Lonnie met Brunhilde Laddach and they married on June 2, 1972. After his retirement, they made their home in Copperas Cove. Lonnie was a member of the VFW in Copperas Cove.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ricky Copeland.
Lonnie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brunhilde Copeland; daughters, Daniela A. Elliott and husband, Paul, Sandra Copeland-Ritchie and husband, Doyle; sisters, Beverly Davis and husband, Mike, Dani Stuckey and husband, Mark; three grandsons, Matthew Elliott, Donavon Copeland-Ritchie, Christopher Elliott; and one great-grandson, Kade Elliott.
Lonnie was loved and will be missed greatly by his family.
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John Moore
October 13, 2021
Lonnie, it's been a year today since you passed on to "Fiddlers' Green". You were my mentor, fellow warrant officer & soldier and a great friend. Brother I will always remember your infamous words of wisdom, sipping on those well earned beers and your kindness to my family. To Bonnie, Daniela and Sandra I hope you find comfort in his memory.
John Moore
CW4 US Army Retired
Pat and Blaine
November 11, 2020
We are going to miss you so much. From the first day we met 25 years ago, we became fast friends. We always talked, never in the entire time did we a a bad word to each other. We were neighbors and looked out for each other, we were brothers from another mother. lol You would check on my wife to make sure she was ok, and we would stand and talk about nothing. Will miss that. You were a great friend both you and Bonnie and we LOVE you both. Bonnie and family, we are so sorry for your loss, we will miss him dearly. Take care
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