of Fort Smith, AR
April 13, 1945 - August 10, 2020
Harold T. Copeland, 75, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 with his wife Donna at his side. Harold was born April 13, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, son of Edgar and Foy Copeland.
He loved his grandchildren and attended all their events, enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling across the country with his wife, and delighted in teaching his children how to play chess. His family loved when he played Santa Claus at Christmas. Harold had an infectious laugh that will always be remembered and a collection of wild socks.
Harold served our nation in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Purple Heart. He was a CPA and MBA and worked at Johnson Regional Medical Center as a Controller for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Foy Copeland and nine siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna (Waldo) Copeland; his three children, Jody and wife Donna Kay Copeland of Lamar, Tara and husband Andrew Eastwick of Los Angeles, CA, and Richard and wife Shanna Copeland of Van Buren; his seven grandchildren, Christopher Copeland, Carly and husband Aaron Ashlock, Jeremiah Copeland, Savanna Copeland, Maggie Eastwick, Rayce and wife Angel Montgomery, and Scott Montgomery; brother Cecil Copeland and sister Pearl Mann, both of Texas; mother-in-law Butch Waldo; brother-in-law Danny and wife Sharon Waldo, as well as many other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to:
American Cancer Society
PO Box 22478
OKC, OK 73123
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19 Condolence(s)
Paul V Davis
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Prayers for family in these trying times. I was a friend of Harold in the early 60's and attended Woodrow Wilson HS with him. I am saddened to hear of his passing and emotional with the flood of memories.
Bob Brooke
Friday, August 21, 2020
Donna, so sorry for your loss. Remember the times you visited your grandparents, Cowans, on Thompson Street. Prayers are with you and your family.
Don Stimpson
Saturday, August 15, 2020
James and Meghan Williams
Friday, August 14, 2020
Words are never enough. You're always in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Lorfing Dickerson
Friday, August 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss! I remember you and Harold from your Clarksville days at SunnySide cafe. My prayers and sincere thoughts are with you all at this sad timeâ£ï¸â£ï¸
Debbie Doile Clanton
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Donna, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Harold. May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time, and may God hold you close. I love you ...Deb
Kelly George Fillion
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Prayers and thoughts for the family. God Bless you
Margaret Copeland Mcdaniels
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Deepest sorrow for the loss of a great man and uncle. He will be forever in our hearts.
Margaret Copeland McDaniels
Marsha Gordon
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
All Heaven Blessings and comfort for you and yours Jody
Thanks for the crying smiley for my child ashlea passin
This is the hardest part of life
But all the pain and suffering is gone
They are free hon
And that which made them the special people they are lives on still their sweet spirits will abide with us always
And we shall see and be with them once again
Laurie Rieger
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Harold was an amazing man and I loved him dearly. Much love to the entire Copeland family. He was one in a billion.
Martina, Bozen and Harriet
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
We hope every day you find yourselves laughing about something Harold did or said because it is in the joy of life that those we lose live on. And boy did Harold bring the fun - we’ll never forget his joyful jump down that inflatable slide at the pumpkin patch when the kids were 3. Love to you all!
Valerie Barrow
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Sending thoughts and love to my Copeland family during this sad time. I love you all.
Lynnett Lott
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
I feel very blessed to have memories of your family and a childhood where we ran the block together. Harold was a great man and so much fun. Prayers and love to y’all!
Mala Leicester
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Sending condolences and love to the whole family.
Jessica, James, Rollins & Desmond Eason
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Harold was such a bright light in all the lives he touched. We were very blessed to know him through Tara. We loved seeing him at all of Maggie's birthday parties and countless holiday gatherings. We will miss him. Sending all of our love and support to the entire family.
Kevin M. Isbell
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Harrold. A man who loved living.
Katie Day
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Jared and I were devastated to hear this news. We are so fortunate we got to know him and see the bright light that he was! We love you, Copeland family! 💕
JUANITA A RUCKER
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
So very, very sorry for your loss. I wish God's peace for you all.
Patrick Owen Kirwin
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Bless this family and rejoice in Harold's salvation.
Patrick Kirwin, CFS