Oran Dewey "Od" Copeland

Oran Dewey “OD” Copeland, 94, of Weatherford passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. Memorial service: 3p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2019 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with Bro. Van Houser and Bro. Jim O’Dell officiating. OD was born May 31, 1924 in Coleman County to Oran and Artie Givens Copeland. He worked for Standard Oil which later became Exxon and retired after 40 years. During his employment, he was transferred to Malaysia where he stayed for 5 years. OD was a member of North Side Baptist Church, loved to play lead guitar for area Bluegrass Bands and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Faye Carpenter and his grandson Taylor Copeland. OD leaves behind his loving, devoted wife of 73 years, Tommie; children, Rhonda Smith and husband Jay, Tom Copeland and wife Linda sister, Nila Walenta; grandchildren, Amanda, Jenny and Ross; great grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha, Isabella, Zachary, Mikaylah, Aubri and Grayson.