~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Russell ‘Russ’ Teague Copeland
January 2, 1956 ~ July 17, 2017
Belated notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain
Russell Teague Copeland, age 61. Captain Copeland joined Delta Air Lines
02-25-1991. He is survived by his wife Lisa, their children and grandchildren,
plus many dear friends and other family members.
Captain Copeland’s online obituary tribute and guestbook may
still be viewed at
Also at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/russell-copeland-obituary?pid=1000000186127779&view=guestbook
Our information is limited....should more news be
received, we will be sure to pass it along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary...........................
Russell Teague Copeland, 61, of Gainesville, GA passed away on
Monday July 17th, after his short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife
of 32 years, Lisa, sons Andrew and Zachary, twin daughters Morgan and Madison,
mother Lorena, and twin brother Ruffin.
Russ was raised in Greensboro, NC, son of Dr. Raymond Teague
and Lorena Holden Copeland. He was a graduate of Page High School Greensboro,
NC, class of 1974 and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL,
class of 1984.
Russ spent his life in the skies working as a Delta pilot for
27 years. He loved to fish. The highlight of his year was always spending time
at the beach and casting out a rod. His family enjoyed and will very much miss
the jokes when he did not catch anything. He and his family found joy in the
simple moments of life together. The memories most cherished will be those going
with him to grab a Starbucks, grocery shop, or just taking off the trash. His
family will miss the special occasion where he brought out his
guitar.
Russ was a man who would travel 30 minutes on the “scenic
route” to avoid 5 minutes of traffic. He was known for his dependable and
selfless nature making him a beloved husband, father, and friend of many. His
intelligence and ingenuity made him a master handyman, whether it was finishing
a basement, fixing the plumbing, or building sets for his daughter’s theatre
productions. Russ found himself to be the chef of the family, who were always
grateful, except when the meat was too tough. Those who knew him, loved his
humor and endless need to crack jokes, even to the embarrassment of his
children.
His family can only wonder how they will survive without
him…
A reception and remembrance will be hosted by his family in
Gainesville, GA from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Saturday July 22, 2017 at the Atlanta
Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, 1911 Sweetbay Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501. A
second memorial service will be held in Greensboro, NC to be scheduled at a
later date. The family requests donations be made in Russell's name to the
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association. Online condolences can be made at
www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, Georgia 30501. 770-297-6200
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