William Edward Copeland,Jr.

Mr. William "Billy" Edward Copeland, Jr., was born August 21, 1952, in Galveston, Texas and was a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS. Billy passed away unexpectedly July 29, 2008, at the age of 55. Billy had no children of his own but his family was very important to him and he loved spending time with them. His nieces and nephews were his heart and soul. We hope he knows how much he was loved and will truly be missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Addie A. Nelson and Elias E. Nelson of Biloxi. He is survived by his loving mother and father, June B. Hokamp and John W. Hokamp of Biloxi; five brothers, John W. Hokamp, Jr., Robert D. Hokamp, Danny R. Hokamp, Tommy W. Hokamp and Charles A. Hokamp, all of Biloxi; two sisters, Susan I. Baugh and Deborah A. Broussard both of Biloxi; two sisters-in-law, Sheri D. Hokamp and Ellen R. Hokamp of Biloxi; and two brothers-in-law, Michael W. Baugh and Scott L. Broussard, of Biloxi. He had seventeen nieces and nephews, Pamela, Johnny, Bubba, Kristina, Robbie, Jessie, Scotty, Chris, Brandon, Rachel, Rachael, Sydney, Nicole, Taira, C.J., Jared and Anna; and fifteen great nieces and great nephews. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time.