September 05, 1918 - April 19, 2008
September 05, 1918 - April 19, 2008 |
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Rex Coppedge, age 89, of Plano, Texas passed away April 19, 2008 in Walsenburg, Colorado. He was born September 5, 1918 in Telephone, Texas to William Hooper and Isy (Cobb) Coppedge. Rex proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. On April 20, 1946 he married Vivian Carter in Raleigh, North Carolina. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1990. Rex worked for Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company in Dallas beginning in 1963. He sold textbooks to Texas schools and seven other states. Mr. Coppedge was a member of the Constantine Masonic Lodge in Bonham, Texas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Plano where he was a member of the Porter Class. The church and the Lions Club meant a great amount to Mr. Coppedge. UMW selected him as The Man of the Year. The laity of the North Texas Conference elected Rex to the Jurisdictional Conference. He served on the Staff-Parish Relations and was elected 20 years to the Annual Conference. A personal pride of Rex’s was being a special friend to so many clergy and his Pastors. He was the one Charter member of the Plano Early Lions Club. During his time with the Lions Club, Rex served those less fortunate for twenty five years.
He is survived by his sons, Donald Coppedge and wife, Penny of Cimarron, New Mexico and William Rex Coppedge of Fort Worth, Texas; grandson, Tyson Rex Coppedge and wife, Sabrina of Artesia, New Mexico; great-grandchildren, Adriynn Grace and Layne Carter Coppedge both of Artesia, New Mexico.
Preceding him in death were his parents and wife, Vivian Coppedge.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, Plano, Texas with Pastor Gary Mueller, Pastor Phil Mercer and Pastor Ralph Burke officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Texas.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
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Our prayers are with you and your family. - dan and mona bouillion
Tyson, I have fond memories of your grandfather visiting in our church. He always wore a suit and tie and made his visits very special. You and your family are in my prayers for comfort and continued grace. Sincerest sympathies, Miss Swain- Ellen Y. Swain
He certainly has left a proud legacy in his son and grand children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.- Gallegos Family
We want to extend out deepest sympathy to you Barney, Penny and Tyson. You and the freeing of your father's spirit are what we prayer for.
Sincerely, Loretta, Joe and Ashlee Giglia- Loretta L Giglia
Dear Don,
We did not learn of your father's passing until today, but wanted to express our sympathy to your family. We always enjoyed visiting with your dad at the many "ag" events that you and young Doug participated in through high school. Your father was a special person and set a fine example for the rest of us. Peace be with you and your family.
Doug & Ina Garber- Ina & Doug (Sr.) Garber
Rex mentored me the first year I attended annual conference and was a wonderful source of information. He was always a gentleman of impeccable character and quick to offer a winning smile. We worked together on many of the same committees at First UMC - Plano, and I always found him a pleasure to be around. I have missed him since he left Plano and look forward to seeing him again in our eternal home!- Larry D. Rogers
The loss of a loved one is one of the greatest challenges in life. It is with deepest sympathy and understanding that we extend our condolences in this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may your memories be a window that brightens this sad time. God Bless, Frank, Elaina & Frank Albert- Elaina Diane Cortez
Dear Don (Barney), Penny, Ty and Sabrina,
I know this is late, but you must know how very much Bob and I loved Rex. He was a member of our family and we shall miss him very much. It was a pleasure to have known him and we had lots of good times as a family. We will treasure his memory. Thanks for making us part of it all.
Love,
Bob, Rachel and Sons and extended families…
- Bob, Rachel and Sons and extended families
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