He was preceded in death by his parents; and two of his brothers. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Copeland; son, Justin Copeland; children, Michael K. Copeland and his family, Sandy Copeland Hutton and her family, and Danny Copeland and his family; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was a loving and caring man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.