William Elton Copeland Obituary
The memory of William Elton Copeland in Jackson, Tennessee, who passed away on June 15, 2025 at the age of 91, 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.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William Elton had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William Elton may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Alton and Elizabeth Octavie Meek Copeland; and his brother Leonard Royal Copeland. He is survived by: his wife Betty Haynes Copeland of Adamsville, Tennessee; his daughter Lisa Marley (Mickey) of Jackson, Tennessee; his granddaughter Jordan Carol Marley of Memphis, Tennessee.; his nephew Eddie Copeland (Sherry) of Adamsville, Tennessee; and his niece Carol Smith (Dwayne) of Stantonville, Tennessee. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
To honor Billy and Betty's former role as house parents, memorials may be made to Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes at https://tennesseechildren.org.
