William Byrd Copeland, age 77, of Escatawpa, passed away on July 1, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Collins Copeland and Daisy Copeland, his siblings, Annette Copeland Bailey, Michael Copeland, and Sherwood Copeland, and a grandson, Daniel Jaspe.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Johnson Copeland, 2 children, David N. (Maria) Copeland and Ginger Copeland, 2 siblings, James Copeland, and Barbara Copeland Longsjo, 7 grandchildren, Dolan Jeremy Gerber, Aidan William Gerber, David N. Copeland, Jr., Suzette Nicole Copeland, Justin Vann Copeland, Javier Jaspe, and Alexander WIlliam Copeland, 3 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Copeland retired after 33 years at International Paper Company. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader, and enjoyed listening to classic country music.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 8, 2016, from 1-2 pm at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Hwy 613, Escatawpa. The funeral service will be at 2 pm in the church sanctuary. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, North Carrollton, MS.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, corner of Lemoyne Blvd. and Washington Ave. is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
JUL 8. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Four Mile Creek Baptist Church 3801 Coventry Drive Moss Point, MS, US, 39562
Service
JUL 8. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Four Mile Creek Baptist Church 3801 Coventry Drive Moss Point, MS, US, 39562