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Earl Martin Coppage
Earl Martin Coppage, age 82, passed peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 in the comfort of his home.
Earl was born to the late Earl M. Coppage and Zaida (Babe) Coppage of Braggadocio, Missouri. He is preceded in death by brother Gary Robert Coppage. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Margaret Ann Coppage; his children, Leslie Ann Roginski (Brian), Earl Mark Coppage; grandchildren, Caitlin Roginski, Casey Roginski, William Coppage, Margaret E. Coppage; great-grandson, Maxim; sister, Ginger Davis. He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law whom he dearly loved and enjoyed, Eleanor Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Dottie Lou Johnson, Paul E. Johnson, Agnes Cobb and special friend Les Sides, Pat and MaryAnn Johnson, Mike and Trudy Johnson, Chris and Wannie Johnson, Gerry Wayne Johnson, Terri Coppage, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Earl graduated from Braggadocio High School. He also graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memphis State. He worked in the garment industry for 23 years ending as Vice President of Manufacturing with Imperial Reading Corp. Later, he was the owner of Timberlake Sporting Goods, Inc. until retirement in 2007.
He enjoyed fun with family and friends, fishing, bird hunting, golf, woodworking, traveling and camping, skeet and target shooting, and crossword puzzles. He was a member of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, visit: stjude.org or donate to a charity of choice.
The family would like to extend much appreciation and special thanks to the caregivers of PROMEDICA/Heartland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at 12 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Road, Lynchburg, VA on. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass.
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at 12 p.m. at Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Road, Lynchburg, VA on. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass.
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Leslie and Brian sorry to hear of yr loss remembering all the good times we had as kids my prayers are with u🙏 Lisa Bruffy Elder and Billy Bruffy
Posted by Lisa Bruffy Elder on March 17, 2022
Leslie and Brian sorry to hear of yr loss remembering all the good times we had as kids my prayers are with u🙏 Lisa Bruffy Elder and Billy Bruffy
Posted by Lisa Bruffy Elder on March 17, 2022
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father remembering all the good times we had as kids prayers to your family Lisa Bruffy Elder and Billy Bruffy
Posted by Leslie and Brian on March 17, 2022
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father remembering all the good times we had as kids prayers to your family Lisa Bruffy Elder and Billy Bruffy
Posted by Leslie and Brian on March 17, 2022
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father remembering all the good times we had as kids prayers to your family Lisa Bruffy Elder and Billy Bruffy
Posted by Leslie and Brian on March 17, 2022
Mark, Cheryl and I send our condolences on the passing of your Father. He was a pleasure to deal with at Timberlake Sporting Goods, and Cheryl always enjoyed seeing him when he had his vehicles serviced at the dealership.
Posted by Gary E. Wright on March 17, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Coppage’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Posted by Scott Ewers on March 16, 2022
Roginski Family Guys Sue, Rusty and I would like to send our dears wish’s at your time of lose. We wish we could be with you all. We are there in spirite.. We prayer is after life should be in glory of God. Susan , Rusty and Fred Schwartz
Posted by Frederick Schwartz on March 14, 2022
Unfortunately I hadn’t seen Earl for years but often wondered how he was doing. I remember him as a kind easy going man and a lot of fun to be around. Thoughts and Prayers for the family.
Posted by Kenneth Floyd on March 12, 2022
Leslie, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You guys will be in my prayers in the days ahead. Monica
Posted by Monica Lawhorne Chavis on March 12, 2022
Leslie, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You guys will be in my prayers in the days ahead. Monica
Posted by Monica Lawhorne Chavis on March 12, 2022
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