Oval M. Cope

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Oval M. Cope, 88, of Linden passed away May 5, 2017.  Mr. Cope was born April 4, 1929 in Simms, Texas to Walter Cope and Opal Williams Cope.  Oval was an avid wood carver, a member of the First Baptist Church in Linden and he retired from Lone Star Steel.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Laverne Cope; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Theresa Cope, Scott and Tammy Cope; three granddaughters and three grandsons, Christy, Anna, Abigail, Jason, Eric, Damien; eight great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and numerous other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters.

Services will be 10:00a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Charles Russell and Bro. Jackie Stanfield  officiating.  Burial will follow in the Center Ridge Cemetery in Maud under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

There will be a time of visitation from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

 

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  1. Oval was such a valued and dear friend to my husband Jay and me over the many years we lived in Linden. Our family, including our Daughter Marilyn and her husband Chris, our Granddaughter Katelyn and Grandson Benjamin will miss his quick wit, steady hand and love for life. Our sincere condolences to Laverne and the rest of the family. God bless you all!

  2. LaVerne & Boys, so sorry to hear of Oval’s death but I remember all the good times growing up as next door neighbors . Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  3. My sincerest condolences to Laverne and the whole family; I’m so sorry for your loss. We’ve been out if town, and just learned of Oval’s passing.

  4. I am saddened to hear of Mr. Oval’s passing, but so happy he is no longer suffering from ills of the world. I remember a lot about the Cope family from your time in Maud. Our families (Lonnie and Lola Lewis) visited frequently when I was young. I remember watching home movies from a trip you took to the North Pole. I was so jealous because Scott got to go to Santa’s house. 🙂 I love memories. They keep us smiling when we lose those we love. God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ??


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