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© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma June 13, 2003 William Elwood "Bill" Cope August 17, 1918 ~ November 28, 2005 William Elwood "Bill" Cope, age 87, of Duncan, Okla., died Monday, November 28, 2005, in Duncan, Okla. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. at Elk Avenue Church of Christ, Saturday, December 3, 2005, with Robert Teague officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Alex Cemetery in Alex, Okla., under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. William E. "Bill" was born August 17, 1918 in Smithville, Tenn., to Magness and Josephine Zwingle Cope. He married Edna Faye McMasters on April 14, 1938 in Anadarko, Okla. She preceded him in death on February 29, 2004. Bill was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving from 1943 to 1955 in the United States Air Force. He worked for Sears-Roebuck and Montgomery Ward until 1963 and then worked 18 years as general manager for Stidham Horse Trailer manufacturing in Chickasha, retiring in 1980. Bill enjoyed working and was an ombudsman for nursing homes. He was honored for his work with the elderly in meeting various transportation needs. He was a volunteer for the Duncan and Comanche Public Schools systems and was also a private pilot. He was a member of Elk Avenue Church of Christ and was recently honored for being a charter member. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Earline & Royce Rochell of Comanche and Geraldine & Allen McGuire of Duncan, one son and a daughter-in-law, Billy Don and Iris Cope of Duncan, one brother, Fred Cope of Blanchard, Okla., nine grandchildren, Gaye Watson, Kay Bush, Kent McGuire, Roy Rochell, Holly Churchman, Kelli Colpitts, Kristi Davis and Kasee Kappel, and 24 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister Nadell Pearson, a son Danny Copy, a grandson Ron Rochell in 1963 and a great grandson, Chase Watson, in 2005. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Roy Rochell, Kent McGuire, Tony McGuire, Colby Rochell, Kendell Rochell, Kenny Bush and Kim Watson. Memorial contributions may be sent to Berean Children's Home, c/o Mt. Olive Church of Christ, P. O. Box 1099; Brookhaven, Miss 39602-1009. The family appreciates the staff of Wilkins Nursing Center for taking very good care of Bill. Online condolences may be sent to: www.granthamfuneralhomes.com |
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Fred Norton Cope August 20, 1921 ~ October 22, 2014 Fred Norten Cope was born August 20, 1921 in Viola, Tennessee to Magness and Josie [Zwingle] Cope. He passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 93. Mr. Cope came to Grady County as a little boy. He married Opal Cleo Hill on March 25, 1942. In September of 1942, he entered into the military and served in World War II with the United States Army and was discharged January of 1946. During his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He farmed in the Alex area. He later worked as a tractor mechanic for Melton's Tractor and continued to farm and ranch until his health wouldn't allow him. He is a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Alex. Mr. Cope is preceded in death by his wife Opal on October 14, 2008; his parents; a brother, Billy Cope; a sister, Nadell Pearson; and a granddaughter, Larisa Jean Chitwood. Mr. Cope is survived by his 2 daughters: Elanna Chitwood, and Alfreda Matthews and her husband, Jim, 4 Grandchildren: Kelle Gibson, Larry Matthews, Chris Matthews and Phillip Chitwood &12 Great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Alex Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home, Chickasha, OK. |
© Chickasha Daily Express October 16, 2008 ~ October 18, 2008 Opal Cleo [Jones] Cope December 3, 1924 ~ October 14, 2008 Funeral service for Opal Cleo Cope, 83, of Alex, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Main Street Church of Christ of Alex, Oklahoma. Opal Cleo Cope was born December 3, 1924, in Monet, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence Jones and Rosa Arlee [Medley] Hill and died October 14, 2008, in Purcell, Oklahoma. She and Fred Cope were married March 25, 1942, in Alex, Oklahoma, where they farmed for several years before moving to the Duncan area for ten years and then returned to the Alex Community in 1959. She was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Larisa Chitwood; and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband, Fred Cope of Alex; two daughters: Elanna Chitwood of Alex, and, Alfreda Matthews of Oklahoma City; three grandsons: Larry and Chris Matthews and Phillip Chitwood; one granddaughter: Kelle Gibson; and 12 great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Alex Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
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