Rodney E. Cope's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Claymont, Delaware

Rodney E. Cope

October 30, 1949 - January 3, 2026 (76 years old)

Claymont, Delaware

Rodney E. Cope's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Claymont, Delaware

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Rodney E. Cope

October 30, 1949 - January 3, 2026 (76 years old)

Claymont, Delaware

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Rodney E. Cope Obituary

The memory of Rodney E. Cope of Claymont, Delaware, who passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Cope and Dottie Williamson; his children, Donald Cope, Angela Cieplensky and Carol Scharder; and his granddaughter Michalla Dickerson.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Cope; his son Rodney Cope; his stepchildren, Donna Hall (Tony), Sharon Blevins (Mark), Ellen Anderson (Bill), Bill Wooten (Dawn) and Harry Scharder; and his sisters, Sue Carroll and Sandy Lancianese. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.

Donations to the Skeeter Strong Foundation in honor of Rod's Memory are welcome at https://www.skeeterstrong.com or contact [email protected].

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Funeral Home



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