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Andre Lamonte Copeland
March 12, 1974 - March 31, 2021
PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through Only)
Thursday, April 8, 2021
2PM – 7PM
Corprew Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY & INVITED GUESTS ONLY (50 PPL max.)
Friday, April 9, 2021
12:00Noon
Centennial Baptist Church (New Location)
4209 Portsmouth Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Pastor Gregory D. Boothe, Officiating
EARTHLY RESTING PLACE
Olive Branch Cemetery at City Park
2 Cpl. J.M. Williams Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Due to the current pandemic, services are limited to immediate family and invited guests only.
COVID19 REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDING VIEWING AND CHAPEL SERVICES AT CORPREW FUNERAL HOME
Due to the recent increase in COVID19 cases, the governor of Virginia has established guidelines to reduce the spread of this pandemic virus. In an effort to keep our families, staff and facilities safe we are asking that all visitors comply with the following directives:
** Be subject to temperature checks, hand sanitation and social distancing of nothing less than 6 feet within the facility
**Facial coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required and must remain on while inside of the facilities for viewing and services
** Refrain from kissing, hugging, embracing others as your enter or leave the facilities to help reduce the spread of the virus
** If you are experiencing a cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the funeral home at any time
** Chapel services are limited to 50 People, per Governor’s Executive Order #67 effective April 1, 2021
** During viewing hours, visitors may enter 10 at a time through a walk through process of viewing the deceased without lingering or having a large gathering
It is our sincere effort and duty to ensure that the families we serve will be safe and protected during this pandemic. Our facility is sanitized hourly to disinfect and safeguard against the spread of the COVID19 virus. May God bless you and your families and keep us safe in His care. Thank you for continuing to allow us to serve you in your time of need and bereavement.
You may leave condolences to the family at www.corprewfuneralhome.net
Andre Lamonte Copeland, son of Chris Hayes and the late Phillip Copeland was born on March 12, 1974 in Portsmouth, VA. On March 31, 2021 surrounded by love, family and friends God sent his angel down to escort him to his eternal resting place during our sacred “Holy Week.” Andre lived in Portsmouth, VA almost all of his life and was raised with high Christian values. He had given his life to Christ, and prepared himself to accept whatever the Lord had for him.
Andre began his sports careers as a child, playing with the Charles Pete Little League. Continuing as an adult, he was president of the Olive Branch Little League, where he devoted unlimited time, money, and loving spirit to the youth and anyone that would hold a ball. The team won numerous championships. This compassion spilled over to his alma mater, Woodrow Wilson High School where he worked and volunteered numerous days and hours, and coached the JV Softball Team.
Andre attended Woodrow Wilson High School where he first played JV and then was a running back on the Varsity Football Team, leading them to the Virginia High School State Championship in 1991. While at WWHS, he also played on the baseball team. After graduating, he attended Tidewater Community College and began a work career at Costco Club in Norfolk, VA where he worked until his illness.
“Dre” as he was affectionately called, was a dedicated father, grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend. Everyone was family. If you were not blood related, he befriended you into the family. His love spreaded throughout the community through his smile and high spirit. He touched so many lives, especially that of friends Stephen “Stump” Hale, Reshanna Hale, and Tameka Hall.
Andre was predeceased by his father – Phillip Copeland and 2 sisters – Phylicia Mathis and Nicole Jiles. He leaves to cherish his wonderful life and memory – a brother Stanley Giles of Portsmouth; 2 sons – Andre Stephenson of Hampton, VA and Jason Copeland of Portsmouth; 2 daughters – Jasmine Copeland and Aleigha Copeland, both of Portsmouth; 6 grandchildren and a special beloved cousin – Latanya Lomax; a special brother – Paul James and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.