Earnie Copeland 1950-2025

Earnie Copeland, 75, of Hawkins passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Copeland was born on June 29, 1950 in Midland to Austin Earnie Copeland and Velma (Blondie) Lucille O’Neal Copeland. He grew up on Route 1 in Winnsboro, where he graduated from Saltillo High School and worked on his family’s dairy farm. Earnie attended East Texas A&M (formerly East Texas State University) for agriculture before leaving and starting with UPS.

Earnie married Reva Gentle on Oct. 14, 2020. Over the years, he worked in several occupations, including with UPS, before retiring as a self-employed machinist. Earnie was an avid NASCAR fan and hunter who enjoyed collecting lanterns and knives. He also had a deep love for music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Velma (Blondie) Copeland; and his sister, Margie Sutton.

Earnie is survived by his wife, Reva Copeland of Hawkins; daughter, Jessica Copeland and husband Steven Sparks of Granbury; stepdaughter, Emily Gentle of Hawkins; brother, Alex Coursey of Houston; and step-grandchildren, Meya Yale and Riley Gentle.

Arrangements were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. 

Earnie Lynn Copeland 

The Legend, The one of a Kind, The Teacher, The Motivator, The Best Father, The Best Man, The Best Friend, The Best Husband.

His Celebration of Life will be on Jan. 18, 2026, at Red Rooster Icehouse in Hawkins at 3 p.m. Please bring pictures, stories and favorites memories to share. Let’s pay tribute to a wonderful, indescribable, loving man who will be truly missed.