Christian Joe Copeland Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Christian Joe Copeland of Elk Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christian Joe Copeland to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Copeland and Alice Copeland (Inman). He is survived by: his wife Laurie Ann Sanford; his children, Chad Copeland, Craig Copeland (Michelle), Heather Titus (Matthew), Bridgette Sallee (Chris), Christy Copeland, Tiffany Godden (Josh) and Ashley Smith (Steven); his grandchildren, Cody, Zachary, Cheyanne (Parker), Aiden, Gracie, Dawson, Bennett, Henry, Madelyn, Colton, Carson, Olivia, Garett, Mason, Tristan and Ava; and his siblings, Gerri Vezina, James Copeland (Jill) and John Copeland (Marcia). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Amvets Post 114 of Elk Rapids.