MADISON - James Anthony Copeland, age 43, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, after a long battle with depression. He was born on Feb. 12, 1981, in Gary, IN., the son of Brenda Wilson and Donald Copeland.

James graduated from Madison West High School, with the class of 1998. He was a hard worker and over the years, worked for Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Stoughton Trailers, Advanced Centrifugals, and Schoep’s Ice Cream.

James will be fondly remembered for his fun-loving sense of humor and goofy antics. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, playing the drums, and dabbling with the guitar. He had a passion for reading, especially mythological and political books, writing, and drawing. He enjoyed watching movies, especially the Marvel series, and cooking for his family. James enjoyed having his cats and other pets around him, but most importantly, he adored his daughters and loved spending time with them.

James is survived by his daughters, Athena, Miya, and Lilith Copeland and their mother, Jessica Copeland; mother, Brenda Wilson; father, Donald Copeland; sisters, Brandy George-Copeland and Antonia Sheridan; brother, Kiefer Sheridan; nephews, Branden Higgans-Copeland and Octavius George-Copeland; niece, Chloe Zaharah George-Copeland; maternal grandmother, Mamie L Stump; and loving fiancé, Poindexter "Dexi" McBean, and her daughters and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Donielle Copeland; stepfather, Larry Haynes; and step grandfather, Albert Stump.

A visitation will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Dr., Madison, WI on Saturday, Sept 28, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A Memorial service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

James Copeland

February 12, 1981 - September 12, 2024

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