James Copeland Obituary James Clifton Copeland, Jr. December 6, 1936 － June 4, 2024 Sedley － James Clifton "Jimmie" Copeland, Jr., 87, passed away June 4, 2024 in Emporia Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Carrsville, he was a son of the late James Clifton Copeland, Sr. He was also predeceased by his wife, Rhonda Sue Beale Copeland, two brothers Henry Lewis Copeland, Sr. and J. Winston Copeland, and a grandchild. Jimmie served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. He was a retired Millwright in the Maintenance Department at Union Camp Corporation. Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Linda Copeland Gregory, Kathy Copeland Larsen, and Christine Copeland Cutchins; a son, James Clifton Copeland, III; a step-son, Richard Bowen; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11AM to 2PM on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. Burial will be private in Rosemont Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 5, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/james-copeland-jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-copeland-obituary?id=55276149 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: James Clifton "Jimmie" Copeland, Jr. (1936-2024) of Sedley, Virginia, passed away at 87. He served in the Navy and Coast Guard and worked as a millwright. Jimmie is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A Celebration of Life was held on 30 June 2024 at the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. Burial was private in Rosemont Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary James Clifton "Jimmie" Copeland, Jr. 6 December 1936 - 4 June 2024 Sedley - James Clifton "Jimmie" Copeland, Jr., 87, passed away 4 June 2024 in Emporia Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Carrsville, he was a son of the late James Clifton Copeland, Sr. He was also predeceased by his wife, Rhonda Sue Beale Copeland, two brothers Henry Lewis Copeland, Sr. and J. Winston Copeland, and a grandchild. Jimmie served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. He was a retired Millwright in the Maintenance Department at Union Camp Corporation. Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Linda Copeland Gregory, Kathy Copeland Larsen, and Christine Copeland Cutchins; a son, James Clifton Copeland, III; a stepson, Richard Bowen; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM on 30 June 2024 at the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. Burial will be private in Rosemont Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Clifton Jimmie Copeland, Jr. | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 87 years | | Birth | 6 December 1936; Carrsville | | Death | 4 June 2024; Sedley | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------| | James Clifton Jimmie Copeland, Jr. | Decedent | Sedley, Virginia | | Rhonda Sue Beale Copeland | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | James Clifton Copeland, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Linda Copeland Gregory | Child | Unknown | | Kathy Copeland Larsen | Child | Unknown | | Christine Copeland Cutchins | Child | Unknown | | James Clifton Copeland, III | Child | Unknown | | Richard Bowen | Stepchild | Unknown | | Henry Lewis Copeland, Sr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | J. Winston Copeland | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. 2. Retired Millwright in the Maintenance Department at Union Camp Corporation.