Stacy A. Copeland

Stacy A. Copeland December 8, 1967 - April 15, 2025 Stacy A. Copeland, 57, of Rosenberg, Texas, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 15, at 6:35 A.M. following a quiet and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Herb and Anna Harleen Copeland and was the beloved brother of Holly Copeland. He was also the cherished nephew of Terry and Sharon Carolan and Margie Copeland, the cousin of Karen Ticer, and the lifelong best friend of Wes Sliva, his brother in every way that mattered. Stacy was preceded in death by his father, Herb Copeland; his aunts, Mary Falson, Rita Deckert, and Martha Lynn Deckert; his uncle, Robert Copeland; and his grandparents, William and Ella Copeland and Harley and Martha Deckert. Stacy was a quiet warrior. For years, he pushed through declining health with unwavering strength and determination. Even as his body grew weaker, he continued to show up for the people and responsibilities he cared about most. He never wanted pity or to be a burden, and in his quiet way, he carried more than most ever knew. He began working for the county at an early age and remained there for over 29 years until his health made it impossible to continue. Through blistering heat, freezing storms, and natural disasters, Stacy was always there. Though promoted for his dedication and intelligence, he chose to return to fieldwork as a master equipment operator, believing real work meant standing shoulder to shoulder with those who needed help most. He was never more heroic than during the deadly Texas freeze, when 246 people and countless animals lost their lives. While many sought shelter, Stacy was out in the night, working in brutal cold, fighting his own quiet battle with cancer, yet still showing up. That’s the kind of man he was. Stacy found peace in the simplest acts of kindness. Taking in dogs that would never have found a home and feeding stray cats, birds, and squirrels brought him comfort. Animals trusted him, and they were right to. He had a gentle soul and a generous heart. He didn’t talk much about love but lived it daily through his loyalty, humility, and quiet strength. His compassion, wit, and presence left a lasting mark on every life he touched. He was one of the good ones, and we are better for having known him. Because Stacy valued his privacy, the graveside service will be limited to family only. Friends and loved ones are welcome to attend a visitation on April 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CT) at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471. In place of flowers, please consider donating to the ASPCA in Stacy’s name, as he never turned away a creature in need: [ASPCA Donation Link: https://secure.aspca.org/donate/ps-gn-p2]

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Stacy A. Copeland

December 8, 1967 - April 15, 2025