Jackie Leon Copeland
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Jackie Leon Copeland
77, a resident of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away August 1, 2008 at the Select Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born August 3, 1930 at Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of Leon Vester and Mertie Elzora Hardin Copeland.
He was a member of the Oak Cliff Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jackie loved to fly model airplanes and was a member of the Flight Master’s Model Aircraft Club. He served four years in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jackie Earl Copeland.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Earlene Copeland of the home; one son, Leon Copeland and his wife, Shannon of Van Buren, Arkansas; two daughters, Cathy Cullen and her husband, Bill of Vian, Oklahoma, and Caren Copeland of Fort Smith, Arkansas; his mother in law, Jessie Watson; seven grandchildren, Hope Outlaw and her husband, Coby, Jacque Cialone and her husband, Scott, Joshua Copeland and his wife, DeAnna, Jena Cullen, Dillon Elkins, MacKinzie Copeland and Riley Copeland; five great grandchildren, Megan Outlaw, Jordan Outlaw, Addie Marie Outlaw, Colton Copeland and Justin Cialone; life long friend and brother in law, Chester Avis and sister in law, Carole Avis; one niece, three nephews and numerous friends.
A visitation will not be held.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 10:00 A.M. at the Southside Baptist Church 2400 Dodson Ave. - Fort Smith, Arkansas, with Rev. Kent Sweatman and Rev. Phil Whitten officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Oak Cliff Baptist Church - 3701 Gary St. - Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.
Pallbearers will be Carvel Avis, Craig Avis, Chris Avis, Coby Outlaw, Scott Cialone, Tracy Fant and Bob Arnold.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jackie’s Sunday School Class.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
77, a resident of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away August 1, 2008 at the Select Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born August 3, 1930 at Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of Leon Vester and Mertie Elzora Hardin Copeland.
He was a member of the Oak Cliff Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jackie loved to fly model airplanes and was a member of the Flight Master’s Model Aircraft Club. He served four years in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jackie Earl Copeland.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Earlene Copeland of the home; one son, Leon Copeland and his wife, Shannon of Van Buren, Arkansas; two daughters, Cathy Cullen and her husband, Bill of Vian, Oklahoma, and Caren Copeland of Fort Smith, Arkansas; his mother in law, Jessie Watson; seven grandchildren, Hope Outlaw and her husband, Coby, Jacque Cialone and her husband, Scott, Joshua Copeland and his wife, DeAnna, Jena Cullen, Dillon Elkins, MacKinzie Copeland and Riley Copeland; five great grandchildren, Megan Outlaw, Jordan Outlaw, Addie Marie Outlaw, Colton Copeland and Justin Cialone; life long friend and brother in law, Chester Avis and sister in law, Carole Avis; one niece, three nephews and numerous friends.
A visitation will not be held.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 10:00 A.M. at the Southside Baptist Church 2400 Dodson Ave. - Fort Smith, Arkansas, with Rev. Kent Sweatman and Rev. Phil Whitten officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Oak Cliff Baptist Church - 3701 Gary St. - Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.
Pallbearers will be Carvel Avis, Craig Avis, Chris Avis, Coby Outlaw, Scott Cialone, Tracy Fant and Bob Arnold.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jackie’s Sunday School Class.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Southside Baptist Church - 2400 Dodson Ave - Fort Smith, Arkansas. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery at Lincoln, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Lincoln Cemetery
North, Row 5, Space 123
General
Aug 3, 1930
Aug 1, 2008
78
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Tributes
Words can't express how my heart hurts for all of you. When I married into the family, I already had 3 Uncle Jacks, but I will always consider it a privilege to have had such a great 4th "Uncle Jack". I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you throughout this trying time.
Jeannie Avis - Niece In-Law
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jackie was a very special person. I have many great memories of him.
Tracy Fant
Jackie and I had many laughs together when we were kids growing up. We use to get together and practice our guitars and dream of one day getting on the Grand Ole Opera. Forever in our thoughts.
Bill And Louise Browers - Classmate From Lincoln School
Glad I met him in OK City in 1994. We could have good friends. Distance is a terrible thing. My mother, Grace thought he was the best looking nephew that she had! JD
James Dooley - Cousin
I always loved Jackie and his family. I got to be around them a little more than any of the others and enjoyed the last time I was at their home and Jackie took my son, Tyler, and me up to Lincoln to see the little cemetery there and other sites. Paula
Paula Dollins - First Cousin
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Irwin & Peggy Knox
Irwin W Knox - Lincoln School Classmate
Earlene, we were sorry to hear about Jackie's death...our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Era & Wanda Foley - Cousin
My Sincere Sympathy to the family. May God and Happy Memories of time spent with your loved one ease your pain during this time of sorrow. He will be missed by all who knew him and our lives were enriched by knowing him while he was with us on earth before God Called Him Home.
Alice Whittenberg Hampton - Aquaintance
Jackie and I grew up and went to school together,and I have many wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.,
Margie West Miller - First Cousin
PAPPAW WAS AN AMAZING MAN. MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF HIM WAS GOING TO STAY WITH HIM IN HIS TRAILER WHEN HE WAS ON A JOB. HE MADE THE BEST CROCK POT ROAST. MAN WAS IT GOOD! HE WAS ALWAYS SO CALM AND PATIENT WITH EVERYONE. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Nancy Smith - Family Friend
Dear Family of Jackie Copeland, I am so sorry we were not able to attend Jackie's funeral. I sent a Memorial to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Jackie Copeland's name. The boys and girls of the ranch are well cared for and I have made visits to the ranch and know the children will benefit from the Memorail Gift. You should receive notice from the Ranch real soon. I am just thankful I was able to see pictures of your family on the web sight of the funeral home. God Bless You and Your Family. Love, Joyce and Stan Bergstrom
Ada Joyce Bergstrom - 2nd Cousin
My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and the Family .I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Bobbie Copeland
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Southside Baptist Church - 2400 Dodson Ave - Fort Smith, Arkansas. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery at Lincoln, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Lincoln Cemetery
North, Row 5, Space 123
General
Aug 3, 1930
Aug 1, 2008
78
Documents