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Mack Henry Copeland, Sr., 53, of Edenton passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. He was a son of the late Gene Wayne Copeland, Sr. and Verlo Joyce Cherry McNamara. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Josie Copeland and a sister, Mona Belcher.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Copeland and fiancé Gage Riddick; son, Mack Copeland, Jr.; brother and sisters, Gene Copeland, Jr. (Jenny), Tammy Rhea (Mike), Heather Steckel (Chris) and Kimberly Copeland; grandchildren, Kinlynn and Lawson Riddick; and nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 17, 2025 at Copeland Family Cemetery, 272 Hunters Fork Road, Tyner, NC 27980 with Pastor A.J. Layton officiating.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
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735 Virginia Road PO Box 45, Edenton, NC 27932

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