He was a son of the late James Angus and Pearl Oliver Cope.
He proudly served his country in France and Germany during World War II as an Army medic. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal.
Jack wore many hats during his long life of service. He was a single dad to his firstborn, Jackie, before he married the love of his life, Ruth. With her two children, Pat and Herb, they formed a family that soon produced "the second crop," Lynne, Reid and Shirley. Then came grandchildren. He was a faithful and true family man. During his later years, he said family gatherings are "prime time, babe, prime time."
In the 1960s, he was the shop supervisor at W.R. Hartin & Sons heating and air service, later joining Gregory Electric in the same capacity. After retirement, he drove a delivery truck for a floral warehouse. It gave him much pleasure to be able to bring Ruth flowers at the end of every day.
A lifelong Baptist, Jack was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, which his father helped found, for more than 70 years, later joining Kilbourne Park Baptist. He served as deacon, secretary, usher and member of the Brotherhood mission group. He loved his God above all and served him faithfully to the end.
An avid bowler, Jack still bowled twice a week at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. He recently discovered Wii bowling and taught many friends and family how to play. He loved card games and puzzles. If Jack gave you one of his handmade puzzles or joke items, it meant he thought a lot of you.
Jack loved mystery novels, sharing jokes, engaging complete strangers in conversation, walking a mile a day, and laughing. He was a strong man with a soft heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth P. Cope, and a son, A. Reid Cope.
He proudly served his country in France and Germany during World War II as an Army medic. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal.
Jack wore many hats during his long life of service. He was a single dad to his firstborn, Jackie, before he married the love of his life, Ruth. With her two children, Pat and Herb, they formed a family that soon produced "the second crop," Lynne, Reid and Shirley. Then came grandchildren. He was a faithful and true family man. During his later years, he said family gatherings are "prime time, babe, prime time."
In the 1960s, he was the shop supervisor at W.R. Hartin & Sons heating and air service, later joining Gregory Electric in the same capacity. After retirement, he drove a delivery truck for a floral warehouse. It gave him much pleasure to be able to bring Ruth flowers at the end of every day.
A lifelong Baptist, Jack was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, which his father helped found, for more than 70 years, later joining Kilbourne Park Baptist. He served as deacon, secretary, usher and member of the Brotherhood mission group. He loved his God above all and served him faithfully to the end.
An avid bowler, Jack still bowled twice a week at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. He recently discovered Wii bowling and taught many friends and family how to play. He loved card games and puzzles. If Jack gave you one of his handmade puzzles or joke items, it meant he thought a lot of you.
Jack loved mystery novels, sharing jokes, engaging complete strangers in conversation, walking a mile a day, and laughing. He was a strong man with a soft heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth P. Cope, and a son, A. Reid Cope.
He was a son of the late James Angus and Pearl Oliver Cope.
He proudly served his country in France and Germany during World War II as an Army medic. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal.
Jack wore many hats during his long life of service. He was a single dad to his firstborn, Jackie, before he married the love of his life, Ruth. With her two children, Pat and Herb, they formed a family that soon produced "the second crop," Lynne, Reid and Shirley. Then came grandchildren. He was a faithful and true family man. During his later years, he said family gatherings are "prime time, babe, prime time."
In the 1960s, he was the shop supervisor at W.R. Hartin & Sons heating and air service, later joining Gregory Electric in the same capacity. After retirement, he drove a delivery truck for a floral warehouse. It gave him much pleasure to be able to bring Ruth flowers at the end of every day.
A lifelong Baptist, Jack was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, which his father helped found, for more than 70 years, later joining Kilbourne Park Baptist. He served as deacon, secretary, usher and member of the Brotherhood mission group. He loved his God above all and served him faithfully to the end.
An avid bowler, Jack still bowled twice a week at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. He recently discovered Wii bowling and taught many friends and family how to play. He loved card games and puzzles. If Jack gave you one of his handmade puzzles or joke items, it meant he thought a lot of you.
Jack loved mystery novels, sharing jokes, engaging complete strangers in conversation, walking a mile a day, and laughing. He was a strong man with a soft heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth P. Cope, and a son, A. Reid Cope.
He proudly served his country in France and Germany during World War II as an Army medic. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal.
Jack wore many hats during his long life of service. He was a single dad to his firstborn, Jackie, before he married the love of his life, Ruth. With her two children, Pat and Herb, they formed a family that soon produced "the second crop," Lynne, Reid and Shirley. Then came grandchildren. He was a faithful and true family man. During his later years, he said family gatherings are "prime time, babe, prime time."
In the 1960s, he was the shop supervisor at W.R. Hartin & Sons heating and air service, later joining Gregory Electric in the same capacity. After retirement, he drove a delivery truck for a floral warehouse. It gave him much pleasure to be able to bring Ruth flowers at the end of every day.
A lifelong Baptist, Jack was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, which his father helped found, for more than 70 years, later joining Kilbourne Park Baptist. He served as deacon, secretary, usher and member of the Brotherhood mission group. He loved his God above all and served him faithfully to the end.
An avid bowler, Jack still bowled twice a week at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. He recently discovered Wii bowling and taught many friends and family how to play. He loved card games and puzzles. If Jack gave you one of his handmade puzzles or joke items, it meant he thought a lot of you.
Jack loved mystery novels, sharing jokes, engaging complete strangers in conversation, walking a mile a day, and laughing. He was a strong man with a soft heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth P. Cope, and a son, A. Reid Cope.
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