David M. Copeland passed away on September 24, 2022, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. He was born on April 16, 1966, in Riverhead, New York. The family moved to Bedford, Virginia in 1974. David graduated from Liberty High School, where he was an avid tennis and soccer player. He worked at Chilli Peppers in the Outer Banks and was a beloved member of the Chilli Peppers family. During his many years in OBX, David spent many days in his fishing boat on the ocean and sound.
David is survived by his mother, Sue Craghead; father, Bill Copeland, and wife, Phillis; sister, Allison and husband T.T. Karnes, his fishing buddy; plus nephew, Drew, and nieces, Martha and Anna; and uncle, G.E. Murray, and wife, Rosalie.
There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
Please share condolences with the family via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
