Robert Copeland, 76 years young of Houston, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Woodlands while surrounded by those who love & care him.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, December 9th at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home, 1200 West 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018 with Reverend Richard “Padre” Gordon officiating. Entombment will be scheduled for a later date at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038. Those wishing to sign Robert’s guestbook may do so at www.pathfoleyfuneraldirectors.com.
Robert was born September 3, 1940 in Houston, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Latt Ballard Copeland. He graduated from the Vocational-Technical High School and joined the Navy in 1960 going on to complete his duty and receive an Honorable Discharge in 1966. On October 11, 1960 he married Janice Geraldine McNeely in Houston and would walk the next 51 years of life with her at his side. Robert was employed as a welder & fitter at Hollywood Steel for well over two decades and was passionate about his metalworking craft. He enjoyed working and retired only a few years prior to his passing to take care of his best friend; his ailing wife. He was an avid gardener and spent most of his weekends growing something from nothing, supplying his family, friends and the neighbors of Wakefield Street with fresh vegetables and maintaining his beautiful yard. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his loved ones.
Robert is survived by his son, Troy Allen Copeland & his wife Monica of The Woodlands, four grandchildren Amber & Taylor Copeland and Sara & Jenna King, his two great grandchildren Paisley and Kutter Wayne Strickland and his brother in law Mac McNeely and his wife Dee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Copeland who passed on November 4, 2011.
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