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Leonard L. Cope
August 1, 1940 — August 13, 2018
Kings Mountain
Leonard L. Cope, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 13, 2018 at Sherrill's Ford Hospice House.
He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County, the son of the late Harry Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope.
Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Flora "Ellen" Cope; son, Randall "Randy" Cope; daughter, Tracey Abernathy; stepchildren, Ted Williams, Charles Williams and Mary Williams; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and sisters, Alma Cope, Melba Hamby and Dot Harmon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Tammy McAlister and Kimberly Cope; sister, Barbara Duncan; and brothers-in-law, Gene Duncan and Grady Hamby.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, August 17th at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Larry Laws and Charles Williams.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County, the son of the late Harry Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope.
Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Flora "Ellen" Cope; son, Randall "Randy" Cope; daughter, Tracey Abernathy; stepchildren, Ted Williams, Charles Williams and Mary Williams; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and sisters, Alma Cope, Melba Hamby and Dot Harmon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Tammy McAlister and Kimberly Cope; sister, Barbara Duncan; and brothers-in-law, Gene Duncan and Grady Hamby.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, August 17th at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Larry Laws and Charles Williams.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice – 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, August 17, 2018
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Greene Funeral Services - South Chapel
Funeral Service
Friday, August 17, 2018
Starts at 2:00 pm
Greene Funeral Services - South Chapel
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