George W. Cope, 56, of Jacksonville died Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Mr. Cope was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and a member of the Hecksher Drive Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son Houston Cope of Boston, MA; daughters Kelly (Chance) Johnson of Macclenny and Hannah Cope of Jacksonville; granddaughter Haley Johnson of Macclenny; brothers Miles Cope and Johnny Cope of Jacksonville, Alton Cope of St. Augustine and Morgan Cope of Callahan; sisters Camile Sweezy of Georgetown, TX, Phyllis Cope of St. Augustine, Dixie Bodway, Liz Waters, Marilyn Spicer, Bobby Sheffield and Sylvia Cope, all of Jacksonville.A graveside service will be held at 11 am on May 23 at North Prong Cemetery in Sanderson with Carl Sheffield officiating. Forbes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.