death of DL Capt. David Joe Copeland, age 86
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~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. David Joe Copeland
October 3, 1938 – September 28, 2025
David Joe “Bo” Copeland, 86, of San Antonio and previously Kerrville passed away on September 28, 2025 in San Antonio, TX……………..
David joined Delta Air Lines 08-08-1966. He was Dallas based, then JFK prior to retirement. David is survived by his wife Marsha, and by his sons and their families.
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David was born in Shreveport, LA to Mary Voncile Copeland and Joe Dixon Copeland on October 3, 1938. He attended school in Pettus, TX and Louisiana Tech University before serving in the United States Marine Corps where he became a Naval Aviator flying C-130 aircraft. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War receiving an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Captain. He married Marsha Eubanks Copeland on August 26, 1965 in Marietta, GA. After leaving the military he was employed with Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta, GA then in 1966 he was hired by Delta Airlines where he continued to devote his highest skills in aviation education and safety. He retired in 1996 as international Captain with Delta on the Boeing 767. He was a loved and devoted family man and will be deeply missed.
His spouse Marsha Eubanks Copeland and sons Ross Alan Copeland and Douglas Ray Copeland and their spouses Tracy Colyer Copeland and Kellie Marie Copeland survive David. Surviving grandchildren are Connor Lewis Copeland, Reid Palmer Copeland, Kieran Colyer Copeland and Devin Alan Copeland.
Services for David will be at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio on October 17 at 1:15 PM with military officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans Association or the charity of your choice.
The Copeland family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all who proudly served in the military of the United States of America and their supporting families.