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Obituary For Rev. Dr. James Copeland
Inman, SC – Reverend Dr. James Calvin Copeland peacefully entered rest on April 1, 2014. Mr. Copeland was the husband of his loving wife of forty-eight years, Mrs. Eleanor Ann Copeland; he was the son of the late Mrs. Ethel Louvenia Copeland Lovick and the late Mr. Robert Wilkins. James earned undergraduate degrees from Cecil Business College and USC-Upstate. He later received an Honorary Doctorate in Theology from Emmanuel Baptist Bible Seminary in Connelley Springs, NC. Dr. Copeland served in the United States Armed Forces and later retired from Cryovac as a computer specialist. James was the Founder and Pastor of Messiah Baptist Church. He served as Moderator of the Spartanburg County Union of Churches, Advisor of the Spartanburg County Brotherhood and instructor of the Spartanburg County School of Methods. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his son, Kevin Antwand (Latonia) Copeland; his twin granddaughters, Abigail and Gabrielle Copeland; his aunt, Janette Gist; his brother in law; Tony Harris; his special niece, Juanettia Harriston; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Reverend Dr. James Calvin Copeland was predeceased by his sister, Mrs. Shirley Harris. A Celebration of the Life of Reverend Dr. James Calvin Copeland will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The Reverend Benjamin Snoddy, will officiate. Mr. Copeland will lie in state at Messiah Baptist Church on Friday, April 4th, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Mr. Kevin Copeland, 342 Copper Creek Circle, Inman, South Carolina. J.W. Woodward Funeral Home
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Add A CondolenceRemembering one who has left a lasting imprint on our lives. May you find comfort, knowing a legacy continues in the memories we share, a bond deepens as we honor a life well lived, and healing begins as we trust a God of hope. Sharing Your Sorrow, Spartanburg County Baptist Association Rev. W. L. Thompson, Sr., Moderator
The Copeland Family is in my prayers. J.C. and I went to then-USCS together and later became reacquainted when he founded Missionary Baptist and I was the religion writer at the Herald-Journal. He was a wonderful, Godly man.
To the Family, you have our sincere sympathy and condolence in the passing of Rev. Copeland. ?áWe will continue to keep you in prayer.?á Rev. John W. and Marilyn Wilkins
Sorry for the lost of this great man of God!
Our deepest sympathy to the Copeland family in your time of sorrow. May the Eternal Light Forever Shine upon Rev. Copeland soul.
Pastor Copeland has been a long time friend of the McIntyre family. My dad loved to hear him proclaim the word of God. Dr. Copeland has blessed our family as well as countless others. Our prayers are with Sis. Copeland and family now and in the days to come.
My Dearest Eleanor and family, My sincere condolences. May the lord bring comfort to all of you. God Bless.
so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I pray God will give you & all your family comfort.. love u
To the Copeland Family: Reverend Copeland was a wonderful teacher of the Bible. He led by example and his faith was evident. He will be missed. May your memories of Rev. Copeland provide comfort during this time of grief.
Dearest Copeland Family, Dr. Copeland was a true man of God. ?áHe let the Lord use him and he always tried to follow God. ?áWe will never forget his kind heart. ?áMay the Lord forever comfort and strengthen you. The Golightly Family
I am so sorry to hear this...JC was a fantastic person and I know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him ?á My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
