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Willard M. Copeland

1930 - 2025

BORN

1930

DIED

2025

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Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hertford

1125 Harvey Point Road

Hertford, North Carolina

Willard Copeland Obituary

Willard M. Copeland Hertford - Willard M. Copeland, age 95, formerly of 163 Nixon Street, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Born in Perquimans County on January 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Freeland M. and Ibbie Perry Copeland. He was the owner of Mackbourne Farms Ltd.

In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Harrell Copeland, a grandson, Elliott L. Copeland, a brother, M. Parker Copeland, and by two sisters, Mildred C. Jenkins and Elizabeth E. Winslow.

Surviving is his son, Anthony M. Copeland, and a grandson, Simon L. Copeland, both of Raleigh.

A private Christian burial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Thomas Skinner Scholarship at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 125, Hertford, NC 27944.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Perquimans Weekly from Jul. 26 to Aug. 2, 2025.

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