85R13567 CJM-D
By: White H.R. No. 706
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Joe Henry Copes of Woodville, who passed away on February 13,
2017, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The son of Beatrice Jackson-Copes and the Reverend
Charles Copes, Joe Copes was born on September 13, 1943, in the
small rural community of Dies in Tyler County and grew up with five
siblings, Maxine, Josephine, Charlene, Wanda, and Herbert; he
attended Scott High School in nearby Woodville and went on to serve
his country as a member of the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, A hardworking and dedicated employee, Mr. Copes
enjoyed a successful career at Keller Industries, and he later took
a job with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners; he
spent two decades traveling across the country as a union
representative before eventually retiring; he was also an active
member of the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Copes took great pride in his 4 children, Gerry,
Corey, Sheila, and Tanya, and he was further blessed with 13
grandchildren, Jason, Sylvia, Lakeidra, Phenomia, Blake, Isaac,
Mataya, Carter, Darus, Savian, Monica, Veronica, and Vernon, as
well as 8 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Joe Copes will
remember the way he touched their lives with his wisdom and strength
of character, and he will forever be remembered with great
admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Henry Copes and
extend sincere condolences to his many relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joe Copes.