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eville Earl Copeland, fondly known as Earl was born on May 16, 1943 in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica, W. I. He was the first of five children for Maud and Newton Copeland. He graduated from The College of Arts Science and Technology in Kingston, Jamaica. He worked as a clerk at the Courts office in Morant Bay for 3 years. He migrated to New York from Jamaica in 1965, where he worked and attended Delehanty Institute in New York. While in New York he met his wife Greta who supported and encouraged him to sponsor his mother and siblings to the United States. Neville and Greta lived and worked in New York for many years. Neville worked at AAA as an Electronic Technician for seven years and MCI WorldCom for twenty years as Operations Supervisor. He was later Promoted and transferred to Miami, Florida as an Operations Manager. While at MCI WorldCom Neville made several major installation accomplishments. Neville and Greta relocated to Orlando, Fl., to enjoy the warm climate. Neville Earl Copeland, died at 74-years-old on May 25, 2017 at his home in Orlando, Fl. Neville was devoted to his family and spent much time in his garden. He loved to listen to music and enjoyed taking cruises with his wife and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Greta, aka Gem, sister Pamela, brother Noel, son Neville Jr., daughters Marsha and Jaqueline, twelve nieces and nephews, seven grand-children, and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Maude and Newton Copeland, sister Yvonne and brother Eric. Neville will be greatly missed by all!
Program Congregational Song#1 Worthy is The Lamb
Opening Prayer
Pastor Roderick Zak
Congregational Song #2 Amazing Grace
Musical Tribute #1 Rejoice Praise Team
Scripture Reading #1
Marsha Smith (Daughter)
Poem
Carla Chen (Niece)
Scripture Reading #2
Melonie Thomas (Family Friend)
Eulogy
Gorge Jograj (Best Friend)
Reflections
Jacqueline Butts (Daughter) Linval Taylor (Friend) Orville Tyghter (Friend)
Musical Tribute #2
Sonny Dudley “Welcome to Heaven”
Closing Remarks
Pastor Roderick Zak
Recessional Song
Rejoice Praise Team
Worthy is The Lamb Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came And gave amazing grace
(High) He is high and lifted up Jesus, Son of God The Darling of Heaven crucified (worthy) Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb (He’s worthy) Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb
Thank you for this love Lord Thank you for the nail pierced hands Washed me in Your cleansing flow Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace
Thou art worthy (My God, I shall sing to thee) Thou art worthy Holy, holy Thou art worthy (My God, I shall sing to thee) Thou art worthy Holy, holy Thou art worthy (My God, I shall sing to thee) Thou art worthy (He’s worthy, He’s worthy) (He’s worthy) Holy, holy Thou art worthy (He’s high and lifted up) Thou art worthy Holy, holy (Praise him, praise You, Lord) Thou art worthy
Worthy is the Lamb Seated on the throne Crown You now with many crowns You reign victorious High and lifted up Jesus, Son of God The Darling of Heaven crucified Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid Bearing all my sin and shame In love You came and gave amazing grace Thank you for this love Lord Thank you for the nail pierced hands Washed me in Your cleansing flow Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace Worthy is the Lamb Seated on the throne Crown You now with many crowns You reign victorious
(Thou art worthy) Worthy is the Lamb
Amazing Grace Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!
The Lord hath promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun.
Grave Side Song #1 I Come to the Garden Alone
Song #2 Blessed Assurance
I Come To The Garden Alone I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses.
Refrain And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known. He speaks, and the sound of His voice, Is so sweet the birds hush their singing, And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing. Refrain I’d stay in the garden with Him Though the night around me be falling, But He bids me go; through the voice of woe His voice to me is calling. Refrain
Grave Side Cont’d Blessed Assurance Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love
Acknowledgment Thank You
The family of the late Neville Earl Copeland is touched by the expressions of kindness and sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. We acknowledge, with the deepest of appreciation, all your prayers, wishes, calls, and words of comfort. May God bless you.
Professional Services
Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734
Repast
Directions to
Rejoice in The Lord Ministries 8053 Gilliam Rd., Apopka Fl., 32703
From 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd, Gotha, FL 34734-5013 1. Head north on Woodlawn Cemetery Rd0.3 mi/ 2. Turn right onto Old Winter Garden Rd (CR-526)0.3 mi/ 3. Turn left onto Good Homes Rd0.6 mi/ 4. Turn right onto W Colonial Dr (SR-50)0.9 mi/ 5. Turn left onto N Apopka Vineland Rd5.3 mi/ 6. Turn right onto Gilliam Rd0.3 mi/ 7. Arrive at Gilliam Rd. Your destination is on the left
Pall Bearers From Church to Hearse Neville Copeland Jr. Orville Tyghter Chester Dwyer Winston Chen Jr. George Jograj Ray Butts
From Hearse to Grave Side Noel Copeland Roger Copeland Linval Taylor Karl Hudson Kenny Omard Enrique Jograj
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