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Bernard Copeland Obituary

Bernard Copeland Bernard Copeland, 52, of Tallahassee, died in Tallahassee on Friday, May 30, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. EDT on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at New St. John AME Church, Holton Street in Tallahassee. Viewing-visitation will be on Friday, 3-7:30 p.m. at Tillman Funeral Home (850-997-5553) in Monticello and from 11 a.m. until the funeral on Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Springfield Cemetery in Lloyd. Mr. Copeland was a former sanitation worker for the City of Tallahassee. In recent years, he had been a resident of Brynwood Nursing Center in Monticello. Survivors include his wife, Roberta; daughters, Vondra, LaVondra and Lucretia; sons, Anthony and Bernard Jr.; father and stepmother, Junius and Hester Copeland; sisters, Letitia and Debra; and his brothers, Henry, Gregory, Charles and Clarence; three aunts, several nephews and nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends, along with his friends at Brynwood Nursing Center.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jun. 5, 2008.

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Hurley and Beatrice Robinson

June 6, 2008

To The Copeland Family, A few days ago, Bernard took a journey that we all are going to have to take one day. We know not the day nor the hour. Bernard and I first met during our elementary school days. That was back in the early 1960's at Bond School. Our paths would cross from time to time down through the years. Pray with, and for one another and hold on to God's unchanging hand and he will see you through it all. An old friend and classmate!

Bernard Kelly

June 5, 2008

The Kelly Family wishes to extend our sincere sympathy to the Copeland Family.We will keep you in our prayers. Be strong in the Lord.

Jackie Boone & Family

June 5, 2008

To The Copeland Family,

Our thoughs, love, and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May your own faith in God sustain you. With Deepest Symathy and Prayers,

Jeff &Sharon Sykes & family

June 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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