Willie Copeland, Jr.

Passed 07/27/2017

Obituary For Willie Copeland, Jr.

Spartanburg, SC – Willie Arthur Earl “Tony” Copeland, Jr., 46, entered eternal rest on July 27, 2017. A native of Spartanburg County, he was the son of Mary Copeland Allen and the late Willie Copeland, Sr. Tony Jr. was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He was a member of the United States Navy. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his mother, Mary Copeland Allen; his daughter, Triniece Copeland; his sons, Desmond Foster, Calvin Copeland and Elijah Copeland; his sisters, Toni Cook (Glenn), Teressa Landrum (Randy), Tracie Means (Oscar) and Tekya Stephens; his brothers, Taurus Stephens and Nick Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of the Life of Willie Arthur Earl ‘Tony” Copeland, Jr. will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. The Reverend Ronald Henderson will officiate. Interment will be in Green Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 534 Coxe Rd., Columbus, NC. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Teressa Landrum, 273 Lauren Hope Lane, Moore, SC.



Guest Book

Dear Family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My sincere condolences to you. May you think of the many beautiful memories that you shared with Willie, and cherish those precious moments. May the God of all comfort caress your heart with his living promise to one day reunite you together again in the future paradise mentioned at Revelation 21: 4,5. Our Dear Heavenly Father Jehovah (Psalms 83:18 )knows the many tears you cry and he will sustain you if you let him. I was thinking of you and hoping that you can find comfort during this difficult time.

- Denise

You are not gone, nor are you forgotten. Your Spirit of Good shall continue to embrace and comfort.

- Auntie JoyceAnn

I truly feel for you and the family are going through these very tough moments. May you find comfort in the words of: 'Nahum 1:7 which reads: 'Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of distress. He is mindful of those seeking refuge in him.' Yes, our Loving God gives us comfort if we allow him. He also has made the sure promise of a resurrection right here on earth when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Acts 24:15; Psalms,37:9-11,29). This is not just a mere dream, but is a certainty because Issues 55:11 tells us that everything God says he accomplishes without fail (Isaiah 55:11). What Joy it will be to welcome back to life our loved ones! Find out more about this resurrection online at JW.ORG

- Rose

Tony will truly be missed, he was truly a good person and a dear friend.. Family stay strong and trust in God with all thy heart. He will continue to direct your path. He is a God that doesn't make mistake... He felt the need to call him home to rest. Stay strong and keep your faith.... Pray with you and for you all.....

- Janice Crosby Connor

My friend. My buddy. Going to miss those chubby cheeks. Be strong family.

- A