Alexander Copeland

Alexander CopelandAlexander “Boogie” Copeland, 58, of Manning Road died Friday, April 18, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Virginia Copeland and Alexander Yates. He was preceded in death by his brother Donnell Copeland.Alexander was a 1975 graduate of Forest Glen High School. He also attended Paul D. Camp Community College. He retired from Newport News Ship Building and was a member of Grove Baptist Church.He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda A. Copeland; daughter, Malinda Copeland; two sisters, Cindy Wright and Kim Wright both of Suffolk, VA; five brothers, Jeffrey Hart of Suffolk, Ricky Hart (Cathy), Glenn Hart (Phyllis), Kenneth Hart (Tammy) all of Hyattville, MD, and Brian Hart (Cassey) of Hollywood, FL; one grandchild, Sabrina Copeland; one uncle Bishop Clarence Copeland (Carol); one aunt Lillian Yates; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.A Homegoing celebration will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. Suffragan Bishop Madison Copeland will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Family will receive guest at 1942 Manning Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Professional Services have been entrusted to Crocker Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alexander Copeland, please visit our flower store.