of Mountain Home, AR
September 19, 1933 - January 6, 2024
Mr. Doyle Cope, 90, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Mountain Home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 19, 1933 in Norfork, Arkansas to Joseph Edgar and Edith Marie (Stone) Cope. He married the love of his life, Willa Whiteaker, on July 24, 1959 and was a devoted husband for over 64 years. He was a member of Lone Rock Baptist Church and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He worked for the Army Corp of Engineers after his discharge from the Air Force until his retirement in 1988. During his 10 years in the Air Force, he worked as a radio operator in Strategic Air Command and continued his love of radio as an Amateur Radio Operator (K5KDG) his entire life. He graduated from Norfork High School in 1952 and was the #1 fan of the Norfork Panthers, attending games and supporting the teams until the end of his life. He was instrumental in helping to refurbish the old Norfork gym into the Norfork Youth Center.
Doyle is survived by his wife, Willa Mae (Whiteaker) Cope; 2 children, Steven Cope (Miranda) and Stephanie Baker (Jason); 3 grandchildren, Ryan Cope (Jennifer), Kyle Cope (Tiffany) and Kelly Baker; 4 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kennedy, Grant and Wesley and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edgar and Edith Marie Cope and 4 siblings, L.V. Cope, Carl Cope, Gordon Cope and Deloris Miser.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home. Burial will be in Norfork Cemetery, Norfork AR.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norfork Schools Athletic Program, Norfork Public School, Norfork, AR 72658 or the Norfork Backpack Program, Lone Rock Baptist Church, 6726 Push Mountain Rd., Norfork, AR 72658.
The family would appreciate it if those attending services would wear masks.
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21 Condolence(s)
Linda Hicks Manfred
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Willa Mae, I will never forget the years we attended church together at Pleasant Valley in Calico Rock. All the family was always so special to me. I love all of you!
David/Margarette Lunsford
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
God bless the family and friends of Mr. Doyle. Praying for comfort and peace as Doyle has finished his race in this life. He is Home and now waits for us. We can celebrate his life and victory. A good and faithful servant of Jesus and my friend.
Linda Harington
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Willa and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Doyle was a great person and I know he will be missed by so many. Our church family will miss him so much. God bless each of you.
Wanda Evans
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Cope family I'm very sorry for your loss Doyle will be badly missed all my thoughts and prayers are with you ??
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Greg Greer
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Hello Willa Mae, Steve and Stephanie,
I am very sorry to hear of Doyle’s passing. Even though I haven’t seen you guys in ages, I have such great memories of being your neighbor for all those years and friends for those and many many more.
Love you guys,
Greg
Susan Bingham
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through. Heaven is getting sweeter
every day. Prayer
Gary & Peggy Whiteaker
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
To Willa Mae, Steve, Stephanie, and Family,
We were heartbroken to hear of Doyle’s passing. Nothing we can say will ease the pain of your loss, but we want you to know that we are with you in spirit, and that we send our love to you all. God bless you with His presence at this time of great sadness.
Sincerely
Gary & Peggy
Rhea Jeffery Ducker
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Willa Mae you know how Doyle and I always have loved each other all ( most) all of our lives and he was a special friend. We all will miss him but you especially will and I pray that God will give you extra strength now in your grief and be your helper in the days to come . I love you also Sis which has been a lifetime of friendship and love… Rhea
Becky Bradley
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
So sorry Stephanie for your loss. Praying for you and your family ??
Margo Argo
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Prayers.
Jeannie (Cox) Lillo
Monday, January 8, 2024
Willa, Stephanie & families:
I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Doyle’s passing. May God bless you with your sweet memories during this difficult time.
Jim & Wylaine Korbelik
Monday, January 8, 2024
We are sorry to hear of Doyle’s passing. We enjoyed working with him on the renovation of the Norfork Youth Center. He always knew who to call or write to in order to raise the money to fund the project and get donations of items needed. He worked hard to make sure the Youth Center became a reality.
Randy Fore
Monday, January 8, 2024
Willa, Steve and Stephanie,
Doyle was a great man. I have been privileged to have known him since mine and Steve’s cruise days.
His wittiness and laughter will live with each of us all our life’s.
My second family let me know if there is anything you need. Prayers for all of you and your families.
Joann Farmer Montgomery
Monday, January 8, 2024
Willa Mae - I am so sorry about the loss of Doyle.
You are in my thoughts and prayers now and for the days ahead.
Danny Joe Dillard
Monday, January 8, 2024
My Prayers and thoughts have been in your direction since Saturday Willa, don’t know what to say, I’m so sorry, sad, and heartbroken, I hate this so bad for you, y’all were such special people and even better friends, Love y’all,
Danny Joe,
LORI MATHIS
Monday, January 8, 2024
Dear Willa, Stephanie, Steve and your families:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to know and experience the big heart, warmth, humor and kindness of your dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Doyle. Our communities will miss him and all that he represented. You are in my heart and therefore my prayers.
Jason Cope
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Larry & Iva Hoffman
Sunday, January 7, 2024
So so sorry for your loss but Heavens gain.We will miss him so much.Prayers for all the family.Warm hugs and much love.GOD bless.
Stella McFall
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Willa and family, my heartfelt condolences to you all during this difficult time. The memories of Doyle will live on in our hearts forever. It was an honor to know him and I’ll miss seeing him on Sunday mornings. .
RUSSELL J COPEE
Saturday, January 6, 2024
It is with deepest regrets to learn of Uncle Doyle’s passing, Knowing that he is with his brothers now, is comfort for me, We must let GODS MERCY, comfort us, Doyle will always be within our hearts and minds, as has and are of his brothers, all has always been strength and courage to me my entire life as was their Dad, Joseph Edgar, whom was like a Gran Father, I never got to know! As always my LOVE DOYLE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, ??????