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Michael Copeland Obituary
2-17-1947
9-6-2015
Michael Eugene Copeland, 68, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Covenant Hospice Joyce Goldenberg Residence after a brief illness. Michael was born on February 17, 1947, in Pascagoula MS. He was drafted into military service in 1969 and honorably served 24 years as a Navy Seabee, reaching the rank of Master Chief. Michael had a distinguished military career and among his many honors and awards were a Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Breast Insignia.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sandra Waddle Copeland. He is also survived by his sons Michael Todd Copeland (Nadiya) and Gregory Eugene Copeland, both of Gulfport MS, his granddaughter Arden Copeland, as well as his brothers Alva Sherwood Copeland (Rebecca) of Grand Bay AL, William Copeland (Lily Mae) of Moss Point MS, James Copeland (Gwen) of Moss Point MS, and his sister Barbara Copeland Longsjo (Tom) of Alpine UT, a multitude of loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alva Collins Copeland and Daisy Courtney Coward Copeland, and his sister Annette Copeland Bailey.
Michael's family will receive visitors on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, 1985 W Nine Mile Road, Pensacola FL 32534, from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm. A memorial service will then be held at 2:00 pm at Barrancas National Cemetery aboard NAS Pensacola. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N 12th Avenue, Pensacola FL 32504.
Our lives were made better by loving, and having been loved by, Michael.
Arrangements by Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Copeland
Nelson & Beverly
September 7, 2023
I can't believe time has passed so fast. Days go by but many times we think of you, your gentle smile, and the humor you always shared. We love and miss you so much. One day soon we will reunited with all of the Copeland gang in Heaven
Nelson Copeland
September 7, 2019
Mike was a wonderful man and a great cousin. Not a day goes by that I see something that brings your memory back to me. When I look at a clock you gave me or the radio you repaired for me and the water cooler you rebuilt and gave to me. I see you every where. We miss your sweet smile and humor so much. Just Thank GOD for giving me a cousin that has made such a difference in my life and the lives of others. Love you my Brother.
Kelly
December 24, 2015
I just wanted to extend my condolences for your loss. My late grandfather was a Seabee and spoke of it often and fondly. May you find peace during this holiday season. Thank you, Michael Copeland, for your service <3
Gerald Davis
September 16, 2015
Going to miss you my friend... You were among the best in the "Bees... My heart and prayer go out to your family. You left them way too sonn.
Jack Lancour, CUCM (SCW)> ret
September 16, 2015
Fair Winds and following Seas Brother. God's blessings to your family.
Bob O'Dell
September 16, 2015
We are proud to be a friend of Mike's. He had a heart as big as the earth, a smile to light up a room. He was generous in his dealings with us, as well as others. We will miss him.
Bob and Myrtice O'Dell
Bob O'Dell
September 16, 2015
Vince Kelsey
September 16, 2015
Fair Winds and Following Seas.
William "Beetle" Bailey, Seabees (Retired)
September 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire Copeland family. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
Diane Granade (cousin)
September 15, 2015
Rest in the love of God, Michael. And may your family receive peace throughout their loss of their loved one.
SWCS (SCW) ret. Percy Brown
September 14, 2015
You will always be remembered Seabee Brother.
September 14, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Weldon & Peggy Mackey
September 14, 2015
We will miss the stories and the laughter. You entertained us all. We will forever miss you dear cousin. We know you are already talking to Angels!
Love never ending, Peggy & Weldon
Aunt Nellie Pharr, Copeland
September 14, 2015
You always remembered me, and I will always hold you dear. What a Joy you were to me. Your loving Aunt Nellie
Sandy Copeland
September 14, 2015
I will always love you
Nelson & Beverly Copeland
September 13, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
September 13, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JAMES COPELAND
September 13, 2015
MY YOUNGEST BROTHER, WILL NEVER FORGET GROWING UP WITH YOU AND TRYING TO KEEP ME AND YOU OUT OF TROUBLE DAILY. DID NOT SUCEED, BUT WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME TOGETHER. WILL MISS YOU UNTIL I JOIN YOU WITH MOTHER, DAD AND SISTER..YOUR LOVING BROTHER, JAMES
Barbara Liberto
September 13, 2015
Rest in Peace,cousin Michael! You were a delightful person to everyone that had known you!my sincerest condolences to the family.
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