Ounice Martin Copeland, Jr.

Waycross – Ounice “Martin” Copeland, Jr., 81, of Waycross passed away Wednesday morning (July 23, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Ashburn, GA his parents were Ounice Martin Copeland, Sr. and Thelma Harden Copeland. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Shelba “JoAnn” Lynes Copeland; 2 brothers, Ronald Copeland and Billy Copeland; and 4 sister, Rena Mae Jolly, Mary Kay Copeland, Marie Kirkland and Linda Copeland.

Martin was a retired truck driver for Detweiler’s Propane Gas in Sarasota, FL and of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, going camping but most of all spending time with his great grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Alan Copeland of Leesburg, FL; a daughter, Veronica Copeland of Waycross; a step son, Al Walker of Jeusp; 4 grandchildren, Jarrod Copeland (Amy), Coty Morris (Becky Terry), Tabatha Morris and Jakob Walker; 2 great grandchildren, Archie Copeland and Adeline Copeland; a sisters, Jeanette Tindall of Palmetto, FL; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday (July 26, 2025) starting at 9am at Frye Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, (July 26, 2025) at 10am at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Monroe Gill and Rev. Michael Foreman officiating. Burial will follow in Knox Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alan Copeland, Coty Morris, Jarrod Copeland, Lonnie Ball, Bradford Tilson and Doug Tilson.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.