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Preston Calvin Copeland
Mr. Preston Calvin Copeland, age 83, of Dodson, La., passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at the North Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, La. He was a member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church where he also served as long-time chairman of the Deacon Board. Mr. Copeland served his country in the Army during World War II.
He was the son of the late John S. Copeland and the late Eva (Kelley) Copeland. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Copeland; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Copeland.
He is survived by his wife Laverne (Jones) Copeland of Dodson, La;
One Daughter, Pam Harvey and husband Wayne of Jonesboro, La.
One Son, Steve Copeland and wife Angie of Ruston, La.
Three grandsons, Kris Copeland of Shreveport, La. Nathan Harvey and wife Rachel of Jonesboro, La. Caleb Copeland of West Monroe, La.
Two granddaughters, Lindsey Harvey of Jonesboro, La. Kelci Copeland of Ruston, La.
One great-grandson, Preston Harvey of Jonesboro, La.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 15, 2007. Friends may also visit with the family at Cypress Creek Baptist Church in Dodson, La. from 9:00 AM to service time Friday, November 16, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Cypress Creek Baptist Church at 10:00 AM Friday, with Rev. M.F. Copeland and Rev. Nicholas Verret officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson, La.
Larry Jones, Terry Jones, Danny Jones, Jimmy Jones, John Coolman, and Greg Wiggins will serve as pallbearers.
Any planned memorials may be made to Cypress Creek Baptist Church, c/o Pam Harvey, 657 Rome Road, Jonesboro, La., 71251.
(July 7, 1924 - November 14, 2007)