Obituary of Jimmy Tom Copeland

Mr. Jimmy Tom Copeland, age 80 a resident of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Copeland was born April 26, 1939 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Arzie Jackson and Blanche Helen (Bailey) Copeland. He as a retired Welder in the Boiler Making Industry and a United States Army National Guard Veteran. Jimmy was a 32nd degree Mason and was a Polk County resident for over 60 years. Jimmy enjoyed horses, fishing, yardwork, building and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife – Barbara Jean Copeland; brother – David Copeland and grandson – Mitchell Taylor.Jimmy is survived by;

Son:                     Todd (Susan) Copeland of Auburndale

2 Daughters:        Vickie Copeland of Polk City

                             Beverly More of Lakeland

Stepson:               Darryl (Libby) Cheshire of NC

2 Stepdaughters: Cynthia O’Steen of Winter Haven

                             Janet Taylor of Winter Haven

3 Sisters:              Bonnie Meagher of Dade City

                             Deana Brown of Auburndale

                             Brenda (Silas) Stewart of Lake Alfred

11 Grandchildren:  Jessica, Steven, Cody, Heath, Brian, Tiffany, Aaron,

                                 Kaylee, Kristen, Austin and Ian

17 Great Grandchildren

 

 

 

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