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Curt Copeland Obituary

Curt M. Copeland BEAUFORT - Curtis Mabrey "Curt" Copeland was born October 21, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the youngest child and only son of E. C. and Clara Copeland. He was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Copeland Paysour. Curt was a 1963 graduate of Greer High School in Greer, South Carolina, and a 1966 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. In 1968 he married Judy Reames of Beaufort, and together they moved back to Beaufort in 1969. He partnered with John Morrall in 1969 and was a funeral director for Morrall-Copeland Funeral Home. In 1972 he founded Copeland Funeral Home. He was elected Coroner of Beaufort County in 1980 and would serve in that capacity until his retirement in 2008. Additionally, he served as Commodore of the 1975 Water Festival, first president of Sea Island Rotary, Chairman of the Board of the United Way of the Lowcountry, Chairman of the Beaufort County School Board, Deacon of the Baptist Church of Beaufort, and served in various other civic and religious roles in the community. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and an avid rose gardener. He was a friend to all in Beaufort. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Reames Copeland; daughter, Shelley Copeland Kolb and her husband, Jeff; son, Ryan Copeland and his wife, Leigh; grandchildren, Mabrey Kolb, Carter Kolb, Clara Kolb, Tillman Kolb and Lukas Copeland; sister, Mary Jane Cunningham and her husband, Jim, and four nieces. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 o'clock Monday in the E. C. Copeland Memorial Chapel of Copeland Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Baptist Church of Beaufort. Interment will be in Beaufort Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials be made to The Baptist Church of Beaufort - Post Office Box 879, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-0879. Copeland Funeral Service of Beaufort is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 17, 2010

Dear Judy,
Charley and I were shocked to learn how sick Curt was. We can only say that with time it gets easier, not better. You have our deepest sympathy and love.

Charley and Mary Ann Green

December 10, 2010

MY TOUGHTS,PRAYERS,AND DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE WITH U MRS.COPELAND AND YOUR FAMILY!!! GOD BLESS!!!

December 10, 2010

Judy,I was so shocked to hear of Curt's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories and peace in your faith.

Emily Cunningham Hartzog

December 9, 2010

Dear Copeland Family, you have my deepest sympothy, I hope this finds you and your family in good spirits just knowing that Curt is now with our loving father up above,,, Sincerely, Candyce and Mike Fonte

December 8, 2010

I remember the warm friendly smile and kind words he had for all when I worked at the old Broad River Seafood Restaurant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Lisa Disbrow

Beaufort Co 911 Center

December 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family, we worked with Curt so many years he was a fantastic person and a great friend, he will be deeply missed by all of us.

December 8, 2010

We are so sorry of Curt's passing. My husband was very, very fond of Curt.
Our thoughts are with his family
Edde & Lillian Walls, Beaufort, SC

Addie Hollingsworth-Lee

December 7, 2010

With deepest Sympathy in the death of Curt Copeland.
I will pray that God will bring peace to the hearts of those who loved Curt,
Those who where loved by Curt,
Joy in the memories of Curt,
That Curt's spirit will shine in all who loved him.
May the blessings of God's peace be with his family at this most difficult time.

Charlie Cook

December 7, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Alicia Cobb

December 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Copeland Family during their time of sadness. May God keep you and comfort you.

Jan Curtis

December 7, 2010

I am Brooks Munch's younger sister, and have such fond memories of "Uncle Curt". I was priveledged to work part-time for him at the funeral home when I was 17 and 18, and always enjoyed hanging out with him and "Uncle Brooks". Curt was a wonderful friend, and I will be praying for peace and comfort for all the family.

Jan Munch Curtis

Joyce Ravenel-McCray

December 7, 2010

Mrs. Copeland,
I was a student of yours in the late 70's and I remembered you sharing with us that your husband had decided to become a funeral director. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Through friends who have lost loved ones in the Beaufort community your husband has been instrumental in their time of grief. My hope is that you will take comfort in the service that your husband provided, and know that you will see him agin. With deepest sympathy.

Joyce Ravenel-McCray

Andrew Gallop

December 7, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 7, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF CURT COPELAND
BE ENCOURAGED
LAVERNE M FRASIER
DEPUTY COUNTY REGISTRAR
BEAUFORT COUNTY(DHEC)

mitchel pate

December 7, 2010

Curt was a really good guy and his death is a loss that we all share. He was a Beaufort Icon. My prayers are with the family.

mitchel pate

December 6, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Curt's passing. We have lost touch over the years, but I will never forget the help you all gave Terry and I in 1971 when we opened our funeral home. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maxine Massey

December 6, 2010

Copeland Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear of Curt's passing.

Margaret Sease

December 5, 2010

Judy, Shelley, and Ryan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of grief. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and yours.
John and Margaret Sease,Saluda,NC

Doug & Julia Bullard

December 5, 2010

Doug & I are saddened by the passing of Curt, however, we rejoice with you in knowing that he is in the presence of our Heavenly Father! Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God give you the peace and comfort that only He can provide.

Larry/Sally/Mikee Williams

December 5, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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