Jesse started his career with Jefferson County Police department in 1999. Jesse continued to work after the Merger came in 2003 and started work for the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department. During Jesse’s career as a Police Officer he also was on the Dignitary Protection Team for 18 years, protecting many celebrities during his time including Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Tonya; his mother, Margrit Copeland; brother, Frank Copeland (Elizabeth); and a nephew Ian Copeland; also many loving co-workers and friends.
Jesse's funeral will be Friday, February 18, 2022 at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow at Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 2-8 PM; a FOP Service will be held Thursday at 8:00 PM. Visitation will also be Friday from 10 AM to the service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.headyhardy.com for the Copeland family.
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