Johnny "J.C"

Copeland

Mr. Johnny Calvin Copeland was born in Upson County on June 2, 1946. He is most widely known for his love of martial arts. He was the owner and operator of JC's Karate and Exercise Studio for over 30n years. His studio had locations in both Thomaston and Atlanta, Georgia. He was greatly loved by the communities that he served.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Copeland, Hattie Mae Copeland, and Rosa Mae Copeland (step mother); siblings, Rose Copeland Fields, Annie Rose Walton, Charles Copeland, Jasper Lee Copeland, Denise Lee Copeland, Mattie Louise Carreker, and M.C. Andrews (step brothers).

He leaves to cherish his special memories; his wife, Louise Copeland; sister, Imogene Copeland Burnette; sister-in-law, Mary Joyce Copeland; son, Carlos Copeland; daughter, Wendy King; grandchildren, Jacobi, Maya, Steven, Justin, Malcolm; great grandchildren, Makayla, Demario, Dominion, and D'Zire. He also leaves behind 33 nieces and nephews as well as a host of great nieces and nephews.