Terry Family Funeral Home | Hamilton, GA

Obituary For Dea. James Copeland

Mr. James Copeland, Sr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 20, 1930 to the late Otis and Alzadie Copeland. After cheerfully celebrating his 91st birthday with family, our ‘King James’ peacefully transitioned from the comforts of his own home on March 21, 2021.

James was born to a well-known community family of seven children. At an early age, he married Carrie Mae Bryant. Together, they raised ten children and worshipped as a family at Bethlehem Baptist Church where he last visited on March 7th receiving his last communion in fellowship with other saints.

He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for 10 years and later worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad retiring after a 30-year career. He went above the role of provider by pursuing many entrepreneurial ventures. This allowed him to become a role model and pillar in the community establishing a lasting legacy.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie M. Copeland, sons, James Jr., Wilbur and Alvin Lamar, sister Odessa Sykes and brother Ernest Copeland. We rejoice in their heavenly reunion.

James Copeland leaves behind a devoted family of children: DeLorce Copeland, Clinton Copeland (Voncea), Teressa Lynn Dumas (Thomas), Carol Copeland, Agnes Copeland (Raymond), Barbara Copeland, Alzadie Copeland Grier (Stephen) and 40+ grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additionally, his siblings Richard Copeland, Exie Avery, Elijah Copeland and Frank Copeland will all miss him dearly along with his beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, community and church families.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 2nd from 2PM-3:30PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church 200 Bethlehem Church Road Hamilton, GA and at Terry Family Funeral Home located at 145 North College Street Hamilton, GA 31811 from 4PM-6PM. Face coverings are required.

Services will be held Saturday, April 3rd at 1PM in the Cathedral of Hope located at 13377 Hwy 27 Hamilton, GA 31811. The family requests that all attendees please wear facial coverings.

The Copeland Family is appreciative and grateful for your consideration, support and expressions of love during this time. Due to the pandemic, we ask that any in-person greeting at the family home be very limited and done outside weather permitting.

Flowers can be sent directly to the family home at 15123 Highway 27, Hamilton, GA 31811 or gifts of love can be mailed to P.O. Box 412, Hamilton GA 31811. On our behalf, the Terry Family Funeral Home will also accept floral arrangements addressed to the service of Deacon James Copeland.

We thank you for your kindness.

Guest Book

Our deepest condolences and continued prayers to the Copeland Family. Mr. Joseph P. Kennebrew and children

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Thank you Daddy James For the guidance and love you shared with us as young men. You are why we are today and your love and greatness will live within us as we grow and strive to be the men you inspired us to be. Love your distant son Freddie R Farley

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To the Dear Copeland family, words can't express the sorrow we feel for your family. Your father was loved by many. I know you'll all miss him but he lives in your hearts. So farewell as my husband likes to call him cool daddy.

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Dear Copeland Family... The Whitehead Family hope somehow you feel all that our hearts want to say and know just how much love and caring goes out to you with the loss of your Father. Deacon Copeland was truly an inspiration and pillar of his family and community. May each day bring you renewed strength as you are cared for by the ONE who knows just what you need during this difficult time. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31... The Whitehead Family (Bethel CME Church)

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My deepest condolences to the Copeland Family. Mr. James was a kind and gentle soul and will truly be missed by all. Vanessa Dumas

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Deepest sympathy to the family. He was certainly blessed with long life and a beautiful, loving family. May the God we serve send the Comforter. For followers of Christ, the Bible says to be absent from the body, is to be in the presence of God" To God Be the Glory. Monique Gibson Wherry

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Our Condolences to the family , Floyd and Lillie M. Williams.

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My condolences to the family. Praying for God's comfort for you during this difficult time.

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Our condolences to the family. The Irvin and Bryant Families

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Dea. Copeland was one that taught a lot with a few words. He wanted you to know and stand for what was right. He will be missed. James and Gloria Brown

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My Grandfather was a great man - a shining example of decency, loyalty and love. For years he quietly led by example and consistently demonstrated his principles. He will be missed but he shall never be forgotten.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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