S. Harold Copeland

COPELAND, S. Harold, 80, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Copeland; sons, Edward Copeland of Orlando, Florida, David Copeland (Jeri) of Richmond, and Paul Copeland (Garnett) of Tappahannock; brother, Kenneth Copeland of Midlothian; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Christopher Copeland and Jennifer Clark of Richmond; and other close family members and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by grandsons, Conner and Jake Copeland. Harold was born in Waverly, Virginia and came to Richmond at the age of 14 to serve as a page to Senator Garland Gray. After graduating from Fork Union Military Academy in 1948, Harold attended and graduated from RPI, now known as Virginia Commonwealth University, in 1953. Harold retired in 1994 from Fidelity Bankers Life after 38 years of service. Harold was a member of the Richmond Power Squadron.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where his funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.