I have know “Bad Thad” since 1991 when I first met him at my work. I was an Orthopedic nurse and took care of him through all his orthopedic issues. We always enjoyed talking and swapping stories. For many years, he never missed a Valentine’s Day bringing me some kind of small treat. He was such a sweet, kind man who definitely made a large impression on me. RIP sweet man. You are so loved and missed.

Thad was the best neighbor ever for well over 30 years! He is and will be missed every time I go by his house!!!

A Friend
Arlis Simmons
Thad and I were both Naval Aviators. That is how we met and 
became best friends. It was a joy to know Thad and be his friend.
Thad was a great Guy and a pleasure to be around. He will be 
greatly missed.

I ADORED “Bad Thad” - as he always introduced himself. 😂 He always called me “Sheila” - my first play at PLT was A Streetcar Named Desire…where I portrayed “Stella” hahaha - IDK if he really didn’t remember or if that was our little joke but either way…super great fella.

I met Thad through the Pensacola Ski Club back in the 90’s. He always had a smile on his face & kind words to say. Fortunately we met up again at Olive Baptist & I could hear him call across the room,  “Phylllllllis”! What a joy he was!! I look forward to seeing him again!!!

Thad was quite a guy. Traveled with him to Kazakhstan about 10 years ago.  After that I would walk with him into church each Sunday. He lived life for sure. See ya late, Thad.

i am so very sorry to hear of Thad's passing.  He and I met at the Pensacola Little Theatre many years ago when we were both cast as prisoners in Man of La Mancha.  He was a dear and loving man who will be missed by so many people in Pensacola whose lives he touched.   His life was a blessing.

Thad you were a great mentor for me always building me up and pushing me to get into politics.  I did and you supported me.  Thank you.
Your friendship over the years always with a positive outlook and big smile made life special.   I truly appreciated our friendship.  You are missed bad Thad!

To the family of Mr. Thad sorry we are meet him this way but the time we spent was fun it took me way off sorry for the lost let Mr.Thad noe he is one kind man and we will always remember him (his le-le, BKA Priscilla Williams,caregiver from rite at home) Mr.Thad thank you Mr.

Like Gene Mitchell (my high school classmate, Class of 1987), Mr Kopec was also my 9th grade teacher. Even after high school, we would cross paths often, and he always recognized me and had kind things to say. I especially remember him from the running community (this was a while back). He definitely had a full life, and will be missed by many. God bless and smooth seas.

Mr Kopec was my ninth grade teacher and gave me his friendship during adulthood. He mailed post cards to me when he went on trips. He  loved laughter., loud, full laughter.  His getting booted from the local ski club was comical and gave the whole organization a ‘stick in the mud’ reputation.  He saved turtles. He befriended outcasts. He had dozens of wonderful “widow women” that he loved and would pick them up in his car and take them out for wild nights. He’d waltz into my office when I wasn’t there and rearrange the furniture. He would perform poorly in local musicals and his loud miscues would be the show’s highlight. He loved watching Caroline Normand  perform. He  poked fun at him self . He was an old teenager and he loved people and he cared.  Mr Kopec quickly saw when a person’s feelings were hurting and he helped by empathizing.  He was a litmus test; if ya didn’t love Mr Kopec , you are wound up too tight, and he still really loves you .  He took me to watch his grandson play college baseball and comically asked the young athlete to come over and chat while he was in the on deck circle, mid game.  He was genuinely religious and valued time. He was a blessing.

Thad was a one-of-a-kind guy.  Full of life and lived life to the fullest.  I first met Thad as a young court reporter as he was defending himself and buying up transcripts over a speeding ticket.  Looking back, it was funny times.  He soon realized he was paying me much more for the transcripts than the ticket!  We developed a friendship.  Many years later we ended up in the Capt'n Fun Run Club on Pensacola Beach, Florida.  What a great guy!  Rest in Peace, Bad Thad.  You will forever be in our hearts!  Emily Underwood Cooksey

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Thad Leon Kopec

2 mai 1932 – 17 juillet 2024

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

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