Thomas Ervin Copeland Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Ervin Copeland of Corapeake, North Carolina, who passed away on September 14, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Ervin Copeland to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nathan Richard Copeland and Minnie Jackson Copeland; his son Thomas Ervin Copeland, Jr.; his siblings, Nathan Copeland, Jr., Johnny Copeland, Lenny Copeland, Pencie Copeland Perry Minter, Ruth Tadlock, Thelma Stancil, Virginia Garrett and Mildred Salmon; and his granddaughter Erin Jenelle Franke.
He is survived by: his wife Iris Jeanette Wilder Copeland; his daughter Renee Carter (A. Wayne Carter); his sister Lela Copeland Twine; his grandchildren, Cody Thomas Copeland (Tanya), Briana Suzette Copeland and Dalton Bryce Franke (Julia); and his great grandchildren, Silas Copeland, Skylar Copeland, Mason Franke and Hayden Franke. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
