Life Testimony of Roy Anthony Copeland, son of the late David R. Copeland and Annie Ophelia Bonner was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 5, 1941. He lived his formative years in Washington, North Carolina and graduated from P.S. Jones High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and was honorably discharged. Washington is where he met and married his love of life, Ellen Sue, (Predeceased) of 53 years. A son, Maurice (Predeceased) was born of this union. Roy and Ellen moved and lived in New Jersey for many years. There, Roy attended the Sigma Business College School of Business Machines. Roy worked as a computer operator for Exxon Mobil Corporation. Roy and Ellen relocated and retired to Magnolia, Texas.
Roy enjoyed a unique life marked with his love for cars. On any given day, Roy could be found tinkering with one of his many cars or riding his John Deere mower. He was a man of few words but devoted to his family.
Roy will be remembered by his grandchildren; Teyvian, Terrence, and Tamara Copeland; a daughter in-law Tracy Yett (Shawn); brother Dino Bonner, sister-in-law Zula F. Bailey, brother-in-law, Wendell Hodges (Cynthia), a niece Vivian H. Jones, nephews Andrew R. Harris Jr, Tony Baily (Dorothy), and DeShawn Chaplin, a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
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Name | Roy Anthony Copeland |
Date of Birth | October 5th, 1941 |
Date of Death | January 25th, 2020 |
Home Town | Washington, NC, US |
Other City | Magnolia, TX, US |
Interests | Nascar |
Favourite Saying | "Don't go chasing waterfalls" |
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Cemetery | Oak Shade Baptist Church |
Address |
Catlett VA United States |
Location | 3287 Old Catlett Rd Catlett, VA 20119 |
Family |
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Significant Other | Ellen Sue Copeland |
Parents | Annie Ophelia Bonner, David Richard Copeland |
Children | Maurice Copeland |
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R.I.H Mr. Roy im so sorry that we couldnt keep in touch like we should i just found out today that you were no longer with us man'' i just finished up a little s10 chevy i wish you could've seen it we both have a deep passion for racing...man you would've love that thing a nice stroker sbc 434 ci engine with Dart heads isky camshaft with a keith dorton intake the little truck had a bigtime chassis fabrication and tub out...i will miss you true friend im just giving you a update my friend....you are truly missed....we will continue our love for racing when i will meet you again in Heaven enjoy yourself up there brother''
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