Billy Dean Cope

Billy Dean Cope was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma on January 3rd, 1944. He passed away in Carnegie Oklahoma on January 21st, 2024. Before his deployment, in 1961, Billy married Ethel Gertrude Howell in Vernon, Texas. From this union they had five children, Roddy Cope, Roger Cope, Justin Cope, Casey Cope, and Crystal Cope Bowers with husband Mike. Billy and Ethel also welcomed four grandchildren and three bonus grandchildren. Billy and Ethel also have 3 bonus great grandchildren. Billy loved being a grandpa and a great-grandpa, his grandkids kept him active near the end of his life.
In 1967, Billy was drafted into the Army. He received medals for pistol shooting and firing mortars. He spent time in Germany, patrolling in the cold and even getting frostbite on his fingers and toes. Billy was very proud to be a soldier and a veteran.
Billy found his career and passion in the church, becoming a preacher in 1984. He started preaching in Blair, Oklahoma. Billy attended a mission trip in 1986 with Nora Lam ministries and found his calling in mission work. He was a devoted missionary to the Philippines up until his death. He built mission schools and churches, bringing many people to Christ.
When he wasn't ministering in his mission, he was farming. He had been a farmer all his life. Billy raised cattle, wheat, cotton, and peanuts. Billy loved being on the tractor. Even when broke his hip, after it was healed it was common to see Billy's walker left behind in a field while Billy was on the tractor.
Billy was also a skilled businessman, running Cope Insurance Agency and Cope Auto Sales. Billy loved visiting and meeting new people. Billy Dean Cope will be missed dearly by his friends and family members.

Survived by his wife, Ethel Gertrude Cope
Children: Casey Cope
Crystal Cope Bowers & husband, Mike
Brooklyn Cope Cook & husband, Dalton
Caleb Cope
Bonus Daughter: Sarlinee Gullett & husband, Robbie
grandchildren: Kasidie Bowers Owen & husband Zach
Chance Reynolds
Jerrod Bowers
Rachel Williams
Logan Bowers & wife, Jordan
Sarah Palmer and husband Blake
Greer Duan Cope
great grandchildren: Emery Palmer
Avery Palmer
Julian Bowers

Preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Hazel Cope, brother, Kenneth Cope, sons, Roddy Cope, Roger Cope, & Justin Cope, Parent in laws Herman & Muriel Howell, Brother in laws Curtis Howell & Joe Howell

Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2024
Eakly Assembly of God
Eakly, Oklahoma

Interment: Eakly Cemetery
Eakly, Oklahoma

Visitation: 9:00 a.m.~8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024
Family welcoming guest from 5:00 p.m.~7:00 p.m.
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Carnegie, Oklahoma

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, Oklahoma.