William Henry Copeland, 80, of Sour Lake, gained his heavenly wings on
Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his residence with his loving family by
his side. William was born in Huntsville, Texas on July 26, 1939, to
Gerald Copeland and Ula Mae. He grew up in Huntsville, Texas and joined
the Marines and proudly served his country for four years where he was
rifle marksman and received a medal for it in 1959. He then moved to
Sour Lake in 1966 and worked for Radley Oil field for over 40 years and
retired from there in 2015. William was a part of the Sour Lake Division
of the American Legion for 15 years.
William is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ula Mae and
Gerald Copeland and sisters, Judy Johnstone and Joyce Copeland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Becky Copeland, 5
daughters, Joanna and husband Craig Brocato, Renee and husband David
Laird, Lind Lewis, Regina Copeland and Katrina Copeland. William also
had 13 grand kids and 7 great grandkids.
A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, October 19,
2019, from 10:00a.m. until 12: 00 p.m. at Growing in Christ’s Images
Church 375 W Barfield St. Sour Lake, Texas 77659. A service of
remembrance will follow at 12: 00 p.m.
Honoring William as pallbearers are Cody Laird, Ayden Welch, Austin
Welch, Justin Stratton, Brandon Thomas, and Blake Thomas. Honorary
pallbearers are Chris Meaux, Roy Harmon, Rob Haley, Jason Janise, Pete
Hebert, David Laird, Craig Brocato, Danny Reid, and Shahid Mahmood.
Cremation under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc.
