Mr. Sam Copeland

Sam was a great man and example to all. How we need more of him in this world. I know he is with Jesus and all the saints before and after him waiting for that wonderful day coming.

Dear Pam We are so sorry to hear that Sam has past away. At times like this there are no words that can convey the way we feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so glad that we met ?áyou and Sam. Sincerely Edith and Joe.

Danny & Susan, Sorry to hear about Mr. Copeland, I have lost both my parents and I know how hard it is. The Lord will help you, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Karen

So saddened to hear of the loss of Sam. He was a friend of ours for many yeas both professionally and personally. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Marjorie and John Goodwin

6-23-2014 Dear Mrs. Pam Copeland, I was disappointed that I was not able to attend the services for your sweet Sam. I wanted to celebrate his life, with you, in person. Since I could not, I wanted to share a few memories with you now. As a child, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, Milt and Jo?ÇÖ Maness. I remember thinking they were much cooler than most grandparents?Ǫattractive, popular, successful, social people. Celebrities of Spartanburg, if you will. Also, among the famous, were three consistent Christian couples?Ǫ The Partons, Calicutts and Copelands. I stood in awe of you all. Y'all represented for me, the future I wanted for myself. A life full of God?ÇÖs grace, good food and great company. Many stories my grandparents told were seasoned with fondness for their favorite friends. I recall my Grandmama Jo?ÇÖ saying of you, Pam?Ǫ ?Ç£She?ÇÖs the most graceful woman I?ÇÖve ever met?ÇØ and in reference to Sam, she said, ?Ç£You?ÇÖll never meet a sweeter man.?ÇØ I?ÇÖm sure I don?ÇÖt have to remind you, Jo?ÇÖ Ellen Maness didn?ÇÖt say things she did not mean, nor was she one to pass out compliments for the sake of flattery. Recently, I was doing some spring cleaning, came across a file marked, ?Ç£Letters?ÇØ and opened it. The letter on top was dated August 12, 1997. During that time, I was caring for my agnostic grandfather who lived in Louisiana. The writer wrote, ?Ç£Dear Lexie, Just a note to say hello to you because I miss seeing you at church. Enclosed is an old and current prayer list. Please give my best regards to all. In Christ, Sam Copeland.?ÇØ The letter was short and sweet. My Gran?Çÿmama was right about him. He had even taken the time to highlight the name ?Ç£John Blackwell?ÇØ. The neon pink marker boldly reminded me that my Church family had not forgotten about the matter of my granddaddy?ÇÖs unsaved soul. They were praying and God was listening. My granddaddy gave his heart to Jesus and I have always believed that Sam?ÇÖs voice wa