Gary Lee Copas (8/1/62 - 12/30/09) passed away early morning Tuesday Dec. 30. He was 47. Born in San Jose, California, Gary and his family moved to Daphne in 2003. Gary leaves behind his wife of 17 years Catherine, daughter Ashley (Spears) LaFroscia and son-in-law Chris of Daphne; His brother, Bryan "Chubbs" and sister-in-law Sandra of Hollister, California; His favorite Aunts, Shirley Vaughn and Marlene Vaughn both of California; Cousins, Coleen, Caron, Bobby, Natalie, Rock, Steve, Brian, Dora, Nikki, Sandy, Rori, Roger, Robert, Lizzy, Jessica, Brooke, and Cole all of California and his Uncle Leonard Gafford of Fairhope; Cousins, Angela, Mark, Debbie; Nephews, Gregory Jr., Taylor and Neice Caitlyn of Nebraska; And his best friend, the light of his life, his "little buddy" grandson, Hayden LaFroscia. Gary was preceded in death by his Mother, Leonette; Father, Glenn; Brother Gregory Sr.; Uncles Robert "Bob", Gordon and Aunt Shirley. An Avid Hunter and Fisherman, Gary loved cooking, going to the beach and riding his Harley-Davidson with friends Bubba and Tony. He said the best "job" he ever had was being Hayden's "Poppy". He always had wild and funny stories to tell from his days of building motorcycles and taking trips around the country with his dad and two brothers. He will surely be missed by all who knew him and will be remebered by those stories. A special thank you from his family to Wyatt, Elizabeth, Michael, Jessica and Dana at Thomas Hospital for all of their care and support during his last few days. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Hughes Cremation and Funeral Services in Daphne, on Tuesday, January, 5 from 12-2pm.
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled for tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in Heaven far above
But I'd have to leave behind all of the things I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all of my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010, Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled for tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in Heaven far above
But I'd have to leave behind all of the things I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all of my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010, Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama
Gary Lee Copas (8/1/62 - 12/30/09) passed away early morning Tuesday Dec. 30. He was 47. Born in San Jose, California, Gary and his family moved to Daphne in 2003. Gary leaves behind his wife of 17 years Catherine, daughter Ashley (Spears) LaFroscia and son-in-law Chris of Daphne; His brother, Bryan "Chubbs" and sister-in-law Sandra of Hollister, California; His favorite Aunts, Shirley Vaughn and Marlene Vaughn both of California; Cousins, Coleen, Caron, Bobby, Natalie, Rock, Steve, Brian, Dora, Nikki, Sandy, Rori, Roger, Robert, Lizzy, Jessica, Brooke, and Cole all of California and his Uncle Leonard Gafford of Fairhope; Cousins, Angela, Mark, Debbie; Nephews, Gregory Jr., Taylor and Neice Caitlyn of Nebraska; And his best friend, the light of his life, his "little buddy" grandson, Hayden LaFroscia. Gary was preceded in death by his Mother, Leonette; Father, Glenn; Brother Gregory Sr.; Uncles Robert "Bob", Gordon and Aunt Shirley. An Avid Hunter and Fisherman, Gary loved cooking, going to the beach and riding his Harley-Davidson with friends Bubba and Tony. He said the best "job" he ever had was being Hayden's "Poppy". He always had wild and funny stories to tell from his days of building motorcycles and taking trips around the country with his dad and two brothers. He will surely be missed by all who knew him and will be remebered by those stories. A special thank you from his family to Wyatt, Elizabeth, Michael, Jessica and Dana at Thomas Hospital for all of their care and support during his last few days. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Hughes Cremation and Funeral Services in Daphne, on Tuesday, January, 5 from 12-2pm.
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled for tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in Heaven far above
But I'd have to leave behind all of the things I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all of my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010, Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled for tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in Heaven far above
But I'd have to leave behind all of the things I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all of my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Published Sunday, January 3, 2010, Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama
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