Jackie "Jack" Wayne Cope

Jackie “Jack” W. Cope, 78, went to be with the Lord at his home in Morristown,  on Saturday, December 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  He was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, where he often led singing.  Jack served  in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  He retired from Mahle after 21 years of service.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Pearl Cope; wife, Jean Cope; sister, Norma Smith; brothers Casey Cope, Bill Cope, and Jim Cope.

He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Judy Cope; children, Darlene Smith of the home; step-daughters, Regina (Randy) Snearly of Ellicott City, MD,  Brenda Proctor of Millboro, DE, Donna (Phillip) Sellars, Lynna (Kevin) Hixon; step-son, Charlie Smith; special granddaughters, Amy (Chris) Urban of  Ellicott City, MD  and Kailee Hixon; special grandson, Tucker Hixon; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Imogene Green; brother, Johnny Cope.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and especially, nurse Emily.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00pm Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00pm with Reverends David Rutherford and Randy Brooks officiating.  Military graveside services will be held 11:00am Friday, December 27, 2024, in Historic Bethesda Cemetery in Morristown.

 Allen Funeral Home, Morristown, is in charge of arrangements.

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