Darnell Copeland Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Darnell Copeland

MR. DARNELL “SPANKY”, “UNCLE D” COPELAND – AGE 52, - Of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1969 to his late mother, Mary Ann Copeland Rogers. He was preceded by grandparents, Nellie M. Copeland and Joseph B. Copeland, Sr.; three uncles, Robert Copeland, Joe Copeland, Jr and Johnny H. Copeland.

He leaves to cherish his memories, one loving daughter, Aaliyah M. Copeland, Pop Charles E. Rogers I; sister, Kelly M. Rogers, brother, Charles E. Rogers, II; one niece, Kristina Prenell, all of Jacksonville, FL; dad, Glenwood Bly of Mattapan, MA; brothers, Glenwood Swain, Glinwood Carr; sisters, Tamika Swain, Tayisha Swain, Tonia Swain, and Raychel Carr all of Boston, MA; aunts, Jean (William) Jackson of Atlanta, GA, Eula Copeland of Conyers, GA, Frankie Copeland of Cincinnati, OH; four uncles, James E. (Teresa) of Dalton, Jesse L. (Diane) of Atlanta, Charles W. (Shirley) of Eastman, Maynard R. B. (Charity) of Fayetteville, GA, special friend (the mother of his daughter Malissa Dawkins, his daughter's grandparents, Mary Ann Scott of Valley, Alabama, George Scott of LaGrange, GA.)and other cousins, relatives, and friends.

Memorial Service will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 P. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jerry Jones as Eulogist. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Having Darnell as a friend was a blessing. I know that he his no longer sick or in pain. Rest in Heaven my friend.

Our deepest sympathy to the Copeland family. We shared many laughs and talks over the years. Praying for strength and comfort.. RIP my friend..
Dianne Williams Floyd and family

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

My Deepest and Most Sincere Condolences to The Family. Praying for Strength,Understanding and Comfort 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Sending prayers, hugs and lots of love your way during this most difficult time and know that God is able to heal the broken hearted. The Sumter Family

Touch, Love, and Care (TLC) outreach Ministries of West Point, Georgia send prayers and love! Pastor Connie T. Hall and TLC Members.

I just can't believe you are gone my friend I enjoyed our talk's and so much laughter. Your alright now they're will be no more pain or suffering until we meet again my true friend my condolence to your family and especially your daughter. R. I. P

It has been my privilege to know him over the last many years. God bless and comfort you in this difficult time. Joyce Miller

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church and the entire Church Family, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Family, Darnell excepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and he was a Faithful and Dedicated member. We thank God for his service & work, and we pray for strength and peace to his family. We love you all and God Bless You All. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor, Dalton Ga.