The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-21
MR.. WIN. j. COPELAND
GOES TO HIS REWARD
Passed Away at his Home near This
City Friday Night and Was Buried
Sunday Afternoon.


Mr.. William j. Copeland, promi-
nent citizen of the county and mem
Der of the well known family of the
name who lived few miles to the
north of Laurens, died at his home
Friday night after short illness. He
was buried Sunday afternoon in the
Laurens cemetery. a large concourse
OF people as token Of its esteem fol-
lowing the body to it's last resting
place. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. l.. McLin, assisted by
Rev. G. F. Rankin. A select choir of
male voices sang softly several selec-
tions. appropriate to the occasion.
The pail bearers were Messrs. c.. B.
Bobo, j. H. Franks, James Craig, j.
S. Craig, Wilson Blakeley, o. p. Good
win and w. D. Byrd. A large num-
Der of the friends of the deceased as
sisted in covering the body with it's
last mantle of earth.
His Career.
A longtime friend of Mr.. Copeland,
beloved member of the faculty of
the Presbyterian college at Clinton.
has contributed an outline of the life
of the departed citizen: d
Died at his home near Laurens, S.
g., February 16, William James Cone
land. He was born April /. 1894 the
fourth OF a family of six brothers and
three sisters. Upon the outbreak of
the var in 1861, he joined the Con
federate Army in Company f, Four
teenth South Carolina regiment. He
served first under Stonewall jackson.
then went to Lees army and was
wounded in the second days fight at
gettysburg. An attack of typhoid few
er Kept him at home a short time. but
he returned and served for a while in
the quartermaster department., until
the surrender.
After the war, he was made an elder
In Rocky Spring Presbyterian church
and served in that office for forty-fiye
years
He was married first to Miss Nc
Carley' who died leaving one son,
James Copeland Of McColl, S. c., and
two daughters, Mrs. A. B. Barksdale
and sister who died in girlhood His
second wife was Miss Dora Badeett
who died ten years ago; leaving one
son, VIM. Copeland, Jr., and four
daughters, Misses Claudine. Georgia
Ella Bell and Louise. Their home life
was harmonious and happy, and their
friends and kindred were always well
come in its hospitable doors.
Mr. Copeland was a man of decided
character firm convictions and high
sense of honor. He never sought pub
TIC ONCE but lived as successful
FARMER, kind neighbor and exemplary
citizen. He was sincerely interested
In the welfare of the church and while
not seeking to control, he exerted all
ways much influence. He kept well
advised as to the condition of each
FAMILY, and sent the minister in charge
TO look after the sick or afflicted; or
took him there himself.
viz i"IICl years Oh lie, while
still active he grew more feeble and
was sick only few days. His end
was peaceful, surrounded by most of
MS FAMILY, and with his worldly ar
fairs put in order. He was buried
Sunday afternoon, Feb. IS, at Laurens,
and the large concourse present show
ed the esteem in which he was held.
He will be greatly missed in the
nome where he lived so long, in the
church which he served so well, and
In the community where he was so ac
tive and sympathetic friend. A good
soldier under the South's great gen
erals, and faithful soldier of Christ.
he sleeps well, leaving the record o.
long, honorable and useful life.