There hasn't been a day that I haven't got on here and looked at your pictures! A part of me feels like thats all I have left of you besides holding you in my heart and mind💔 I miss you more than words the one thing that helps give me peace in a moment of tears or breaking down is that knowing you are in a far better place than this world! No more sorrow,sickness,or burdens my precious brother you are finally free! You layed those at jesus feet. I know he had better plans for you! My tears wont bring you back,but even at this point your rejoicing and have a brand new life and wouldn't even come back if you could. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!💙💙 I will continue to advocate for you in your memory!

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family

Uncle Jon, The last 10 days have been a blur! I have struggled to find the words to say. If I had known a couple weeks ago would have been our last conversation I would have talked longer! Reminiscing with you about the good, the bad and the ugly. The memories I have, of you and I, will be cherished forever! This picture is a few years old but I had just finished a slush puppie when you dropped by. A few of the memories that standout are the crab apple fights we used to have. The one I remember vividly was when you accidentally hit me in the side of the face and came running down the hill crying because you thought I was hurt badly.  You dressed up as a clown for a birthday party, which was hilarious, you liked to pop willies on bicycles, the laughs, you had a “wild side” and the “uncle advice” you gave. Although you were not much older than me, you always told me to learn from your mistakes, be genuine and follow my heart! I miss our pep talks, although I feel like I gave you more sometimes, I cherish all the time we had! My heart is shattered but you will live on in my heart forever! You will never be forgotten! I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER!!

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

Love and prayers 🙏 for his family and children!!

Even though I don't like this pic cuz of my weight and don't look like that anymore you loved this picture. I love you so much and miss you more than anything! You was always there for me and my biggest supporter. I wish this wasn't real but it is. Thank you for being the best uncle. I wish you could of met Mazie she would of loved you so much! I'll never stop thinking of you or talking about you 💜 Love Kaytlin

Jonathan will be missed rest easy my friend.

I wish I got to talk to you more see you more I have missed you so much and will more than ever now I love you dad fly high and live free I love and miss you so much

I love you and miss you more than words can say.

I sure am gonna miss you that smile them blue eyes and that heart of gold! I love you more than words! Ill hold you in my heart forever till I can hold you in my arms with a big ol hug!! I LOVE YOU!!💙

You will always be our little brother. We love and miss you.

Rest easy brother, I miss you and love you so much.

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Eric Jonathan Cope

7 March, 1977 – 22 January, 2026

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