of Jonesboro, AR
February 26, 1944 - April 8, 2013
Sammy Copeland, 69, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born February, 26, 1944 in Monette to the late G.W. and Lois Wallace Copeland. Sammy worked 32 years for General Electric. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church.
Sammy was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Vick Copeland.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Copeland; a son, Danny (Sherry) Copeland; a sister, Joella Taylor; and a brother, Gary (Rita) Copeland.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Mike Book and Randy Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Shane Copeland, Derick Copeland, Ted McNatt, Alvin McNatt, Randy Adams, and Keith Milam will serve as active pallbearers. The Adult Sunday School Class of Prospect Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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7 Condolence(s)
pat perry
Thursday, August 15, 2013
I am so sorry Glenda,I know what it is to lose your everything. He was a fine man and co-worker.
Jimmie Hout
Friday, April 12, 2013
Dear Glenda and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sammy was a good guy.
Judy Bishop
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Glenda,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Treadaway
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Glenda and Family,
I don't know of a harder time in a persons life than when they lose a loved one.
I also don't know of anyone that did not have respect for Sammy. I know I do.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and all
the Copeland family.
May God bless you greatly.
Shelly Copeland Wood
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I have many good memories of Uncle Sam. He reminded me a lot of Grandpa Copeland. I will miss him and I know that Dad will miss him too. Glenda and Danny you are in my prayers.
jerry conley
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Sorry to hear this. Sammy was a good guy and will be missed.
Norma Meridith
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Glenda & Family, My heart aches for you at this sad time. Try to remember all the happy times. Love you and I'll be praying for you.