James O. “Jimmy” Copeland Jr. a native of Mississippi and resident of Baton Rouge passed away on November 4, 2018 at the age of 83.
Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked most of his career at Georgia Pacific Corp as a Maintenance Supervisor where he retired after 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Margie Copeland; wife, Jean Copeland; and brother, Barry Copeland.
He is survived by his children, Carla Bagwell, Hal Copeland, Jeanie Jines and Billy Dale Luckett; fiancée, Bernice Comeaux; and his grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 12pm-2pm. Funeral services will follow at 2pm. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to the VFW Post 3784.