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Hosea Copeland Obituary
On Thursday, June 2, 2005, HOSEA LEOTIS COPELAND was called Home to be with the Lord. He was the youngest son of the late Leroy Copeland and Priscilla Copeland. He is survived by his devoted wife Rita C.A. Copeland; daughter Sharita P. Harris; son Alphonso L. Harris, Jr., five sisters in which one preceded him in death, six brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, June 11, at the S.E. Christian Fellowship Church (Pastor Curtis Staley), 3140 Q St. S.E. at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by CAPITOL.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jessie Hall
June 12, 2005
Rita, we were sorry to hear of the death of your husband.
May you and your family find strength and comfort in the promise of Jesus, "Come unto me all ye that...and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."
Michael and Jessie Hall
Perita Baxter & Tonora Littlejohn Baxter
June 10, 2005
Dear Rita,
My family and I share in your loss. I pray that God will hold you and your family in the palm of His Hand and you will have cherished memories of Hosea. May God bless you.
Hosea's Cousin's,
Perita Baxter and Tonora Littlejohn
Carol Douglas
June 10, 2005
To Mrs. Rita Copeland and Family,
My heart and prayers are with you in your hour of transition. May God richly bless you.
Sharon Becton
June 10, 2005
Dear Rita,
May GOD BLESS & comfort you during the lost of your husband. I know you know the ALL MIGHTY, so I know you're going to be all right. Just keep your hands in GODS unchanging hands & he'll see you through. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can't bear.
Love Always, your family
Ditmar Jr., Sharon, Ditmar, Durrell & Kayla Becton
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Donna Rivers
June 10, 2005
Our Prayers and Sympathy go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless you.
Charles & Donna B. Rivers
Helena Young-Perry
June 10, 2005
Rita/Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the lost of your beloved husband, Father, Friend and Brother.
May he rest in peace.
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