James Copes

James Copes, 34, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Lake Shore Funeral Home.

James was born January 5, 1985 at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA. He came to Waco when he was six years old, attended La Vega school district and graduated in 2003.  He previously worked for Newman Trucking and more recently was employed at Reinforced Earth.

He was preceded in death by his dad, James Tull; stepdad, Bobby Breen; and maternal grandparents.

James is survived by his mom, Leola Breen; sister, Jennifer Brooks, both of Waco; grandmother, Linda Waters and husband, Shel of Bossier City, LA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. James also leaves behind his beloved cats, Zoey and Chloe.

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708



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  1. God Bless you all, may he heal your hearts and give you strength.

    Chasity Smith
    Walmart Family

  2. I loved James like he was my own.my heart is broken to know ill never hug him again but i know he is walking with jesus . Leola n jennifer i love yall to jesus and back . Lori Jackson

  3. Michael and Joann Whittington

    So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Joanna and Dustin Whitehouse

    James (Jamie) 🙂
    Dustin and I are still trying to process this loss. You were such a force in both of our lives. You were my first date :), my first real boyfriend and a constant in my life even after that. I always considered you one of my best friends and I have the best memories with you! I knew I could count on you to be there just to listen and to make me laugh. You were like a brother to Dustin and his heart is broken. I wish I knew how to fix this for him and everyone else that is suffering through this loss. You introduced Dustin and I and we are so thankful for that and for you. In each other we have found true love and it would not have been possible if you were not there to make that introduction. Thank you for all of the good times, all the memories, all the laughter, love and FUN!!!! WE LOVE YOU JAMES ALLEN COPES.

  5. Words cannot describe how I feel about this. Although I did not know James very well, actually for about 2 years he was a person but you could always count on when you needed help. I am so sorry it took me so long to convey my condolences but I just found out on Facebook. Rest in peace brother you will always be loved. David and shinobu Hinson

  6. Steven and DebbieCourtney

    Its hard to believe that you are gone. You were a gogood friend and person. Thanks for all the good rtimes we had togerher. Had a good time woeking with you. See you again when i get to heaven. Your gonna be missed. Much love to the ccopes family.

  7. David Lebron II

    Gone too soon brother. We had good times together growing up. I’ll never forgot. Sending prayers to your family. See you when I get there brother.

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