Willis Cope, 77, passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Willis is the son of the late Ollie Mae (Bumgarner) and William Cope. Willis was a very caring individual – always putting others first. He made sure everyone was taken care of. He always had a smile and he brought joy to those around him. Willis liked to camp and fish. He was good with his hands and he could make most anything out of wood. He was a NASCAR fan. Willis loved to grow flowers – and he was especially fond of his rose bushes. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Willis leaves behind his wife, Rita Cobb of the home. Grieving the loss of their father are his children, Lori Taylor and husband Mark of Gastonia, Sharon Carringer of Shelby, Todd Cope and is wife Mayra of Colorado and Troy Cope of Colorado. Missing their grandfather are, Ryan Cope, Andrew Cope, Nathaniel Cope, Tannen Wilson, Dax Wilson, Colbie Cope, James Carringer and his wife Kirsten, Sara Carringer, Logan Taylor and Nolan Taylor. Willis leaves behind one great-grand child – Nayland Carringer.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday December 5th, 2020 at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia.
Willis will be buried in Colorado.
Fond memories of Willis and condolences for the family may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made in Willis’ name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=lttr-home.
The staff of Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Cope family.
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