Virgil "Buck" Cope

Virgil “Buck” Cope, a Covington resident for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Mr. Cope retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of employment. He was a member of Seals Branch Baptist Church, in Tazwell, Tennessee. In addition, Mr. Cope was a member of the Free Masons Hampton Lodge #70. He took great pride in repairing cars, restoring them to immaculate condition. Mr. Cope also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, especially to Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia to visit loved ones. He was a hard worker that did everything he could to provide for his family. Mr. Cope was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Henry Clay Cope; and brother, Dean Cope.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Cope; sons, Joel Cope (Tracie), Kevin Cope (Tiffanie); grandchildren, Adam Cope, Chris Cope, Chad Cope, Jesse Cope, Cassidy Henderson, Kelsey Cope; great-grandchildren, Hallie, Hayden, Logan, Loralie, Scarlet, Kali, Addilynn; sisters, Wilma Johns, Jeri Buska; beloved cats, Mork, Mindy; and cherished chihuahua, Angel.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Cope will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 2:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Jeff Hegwood and Rev. Steve Moyers officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.