Celebrating the life of
Edward Joseph Coppage
February 20, 1940 - November 30, 2008
Edward Joseph Coppage
Edward Joseph Coppage, 68, was born February 20, 1940 and passed away November 30, 2008 after a brief battle with ALS disease. He died peacefully in his home with his family under the care of Islands Hospice.
Mr. Coppage retired as Vice President and General Manager of Southern Welding Supply in 2002. He was an active member of Grace Church of the Islands PCA and a former longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Mr. Coppage was a longtime member of the Wilmington Island Club where he was an avid golfer. He coached youth baseball for many years at Isle of Hope and with the Bulldog Youth Organization.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Smith Coppage and Geneva Parrish Coppage and brothers, Robert Vernon Coppage and Arthur Coppage
Survivors include his loving wife of forty-nine years, Lynda Arnold Coppage of Savannah; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eddie and Valerie Coppage of Middleburg, FL and Barry Coppage of Savannah; three grandchildren, Patrick Coppage of Savannah and Megan and Nicole Coppage of Middleburg, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Albertson of Jackson, GA, Betty Sue and Mike Scudder of Duluth, GA and Linda Jean and Billy Stewart of Perry, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Minnie Coppage of Fayetteville, GA, Paul and Margaret Coppage of Plant City, FL, Jack and Nancy Coppage of Charlotte, NC, and Pat Coppage of Savannah; and a special sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Tommy Peeples of Eden, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Grace Church of the Islands PCA.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family would like to express deepest thanks to the staff of Islands Hospice for their support and care.
Remembrances may be made to the ALS Association of Georgia Inc., 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta, GA 30329 ALSAGA.org.
Ed Coppage was a fine man and a good friend. We shared many rounds of golf together and Ed always encouraged others to enjoy the game and not be concerned about scores. He will be missed and I count myself as fortunate to have know Ed over the years. May God bless you all. Love, Marcus
- Marcus Seligman, Tybee Island, GA
To one the greatest guys I've met. Youwill be missed.
- Marvin Longwater, Savannah, GA
Dear Eddie and Val and girls, We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad but we realize he was special because he was always highly regarded. We have an idea of how you feel because we have both lost parents within the past few years. You are in our prayers and thoughts.We'll be with you in spirit as you lay him to rest. May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. All our love, Greg and Karen Harper
- Greg and Karen Harper, Winston, GA
Mrs. Coppage, Eddie and Valerie, and Barry, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Coppage was always someone I respected and admired, and I have many fond memories of our time together. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jack Mayfield, Mt Pleasant, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Coppage family during this time. I remember spending time at their home during high school and I was always welcomed with open arms. We shared many laughs and celebrations. I know Barry really loved his dad and will miss him. He is now at peace and will be their angel watching over them from above. Love to you all, The Faulk's Stephanie, Ritchey, Randy and Andrew
- Stephanie Patrick Faulk, Katy, TX
Eddie,Val,and girls, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord lift you up and comfort you at this difficult time. Lisa and Chuck Billingsley
- Lisa Billingsley, LaGrange, KY
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
- Warren, Debbie & Ashley Brickner, Pooler, GA
Ed was one of the finest individuals that I ever had the privilege of working with. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- Neil Pace, Savannah, GA
My wife and I would like to express our condolences to Lynda and the family.Ed was a true gentleman and I loved being his golfing buddy. We will truely miss him.
- Gary M. Levy and Joan L. Levy, Savannah, GA
Ed will be missed by all of his Blitz friends with whom he shared so much.
- Bob and Bunny Outlaw, Savannah, GA
As a youngster I never expressed the gratitude to Mr. Coppage that he deserved for all time, effort and money that he invested in my life and the lives of scores of other young men. We were just out there playing baseball to entertain ourselves, but his involvement really set an example for us to follow.
- Mintoo Ghuman, Savannah, GA
I'll always remember Mr. Coppage as a friend who was willing to give a helping hand whenever one was needed.
- Thomas Hickman, savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our memories of the times we shared with you and your family will always be cherished.
- Larry and Janet Bennett, West Columbia, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the loss of Mr. Coppage. We attend Church with Eddie and Val and think very highly of them and we know Eddie loved his dad.
- Danny & Margie, Green Cove Springs, FL
Lynda and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Ed was such a nice man, and he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Hunter Family Dean, Cheryl, Melyssa and Mechelle, Savannah, GA
Ed Coppage was a fine man and a good friend. We shared many rounds of golf together and Ed always encouraged others to enjoy the game and not be concerned about scores. He will be missed and I count myself as fortunate to have know Ed over the years. May God bless you all. Love, Marcus
- Marcus Seligman, Tybee Island, GA
To one the greatest guys I've met. Youwill be missed.
- Marvin Longwater, Savannah, GA
Dear Eddie and Val and girls, We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad but we realize he was special because he was always highly regarded. We have an idea of how you feel because we have both lost parents within the past few years. You are in our prayers and thoughts.We'll be with you in spirit as you lay him to rest. May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. All our love, Greg and Karen Harper
- Greg and Karen Harper, Winston, GA
Mrs. Coppage, Eddie and Valerie, and Barry, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Coppage was always someone I respected and admired, and I have many fond memories of our time together. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jack Mayfield, Mt Pleasant, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Coppage family during this time. I remember spending time at their home during high school and I was always welcomed with open arms. We shared many laughs and celebrations. I know Barry really loved his dad and will miss him. He is now at peace and will be their angel watching over them from above. Love to you all, The Faulk's Stephanie, Ritchey, Randy and Andrew
- Stephanie Patrick Faulk, Katy, TX
Eddie,Val,and girls, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord lift you up and comfort you at this difficult time. Lisa and Chuck Billingsley
- Lisa Billingsley, LaGrange, KY
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
- Warren, Debbie & Ashley Brickner, Pooler, GA
Ed was one of the finest individuals that I ever had the privilege of working with. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- Neil Pace, Savannah, GA
My wife and I would like to express our condolences to Lynda and the family.Ed was a true gentleman and I loved being his golfing buddy. We will truely miss him.
- Gary M. Levy and Joan L. Levy, Savannah, GA
Ed will be missed by all of his Blitz friends with whom he shared so much.
- Bob and Bunny Outlaw, Savannah, GA
As a youngster I never expressed the gratitude to Mr. Coppage that he deserved for all time, effort and money that he invested in my life and the lives of scores of other young men. We were just out there playing baseball to entertain ourselves, but his involvement really set an example for us to follow.
- Mintoo Ghuman, Savannah, GA
I'll always remember Mr. Coppage as a friend who was willing to give a helping hand whenever one was needed.
- Thomas Hickman, savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our memories of the times we shared with you and your family will always be cherished.
- Larry and Janet Bennett, West Columbia, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the loss of Mr. Coppage. We attend Church with Eddie and Val and think very highly of them and we know Eddie loved his dad.
- Danny & Margie, Green Cove Springs, FL
Lynda and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Ed was such a nice man, and he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Hunter Family Dean, Cheryl, Melyssa and Mechelle, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
