Don Lee Copeland Sr.

Don Copeland, Sr., 92, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 in Jupiter, FL. Don’s loving wife Ann and three children were by his side. He was born June 25, 1930 to parents Edgar and Beatrice Copeland in Dallas, Texas and had a younger sister Barbra and a younger brother Larry, all of whom preceded him in death. Don graduated from the University of Texas class of 52’ as a commissioned officer in the US Army. He was stationed at Fort Belvoir Virginia. He received an honorable discharge and began his professional career in sales and engineering working for General Electric and Crouse-Hinds. He later co-founded a business that manufactured and distributed traffic signal products, ultimately creating a preeminent civil heavy highway specialty electrical subcontracting business. Don obtained his private pilot’s license in 1985. He was an exceptional aviator and loved commuting to and from the Bahamas. Don had a real passion for boats, he owned many in the course of his adventuresome life. Don and Ann spent many years cruising the Caribbean. He was proud volunteer for the US Coast Guard Search and Rescue Service following 9/11 and was proud to have flown many successful life-saving missions. Don and Ann were married 71 years. She and their children and spouses; Cathy Hall (Mitchell); Don, Jr.; Leann Ness (Steve) mourn his loss. He was a proud grandfather to five grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Don was known to his family and friends as a kind, generous and loving man who lived life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on forever in the hearts of those he loved. May your soul find eternal peace and happiness in the afterlife. Your selflessness, compassion and intrinsic goodness will never be forgotten. Your memory will forever shine bright in the lives of those who were lucky enough to know you. A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 11AM until 12PM followed by a Memorial Service at 12PM and Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center St., Jupiter. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FL

Don Lee Copeland Sr.

June 25, 1930 - April 2, 2023