It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of Joe Cope. We thank John Sharpe and Russ Arend for the information.
Joe Cope passed away Wednesday, January 22nd at the age of 84 from Lexington, North Carolina. Joe Cope was a dedicated beagler who furnished the grounds for many years for the Carolina Beagle Club. Joe had finished several field champions through the years, but his favorite was Pine Top Big Ben. Joe was the Owner of Smokey Joe's Barbecue which many beaglers have eaten at or Joe brought barbecue to many beaglers.
Joe Cope is survived by his wife, Janette and his sons, Mike and Scott.
Visitation is Monday, January 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, North Carolina.
We will miss you dear friend; thanks for the memories and may you rest in peace.
The following was also in The Dispatch
Joe Perry Cope, 84, of Pinetop Road, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Hinkle Hospice Home after declining health.
A celebration of his life will be at a later date.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home.
Mr. Cope was born June 29, 1929, in Davidson County to John Henry Cope and Vonie Callahan Cope. He was owner/operator of Smokey Joe's BBQ and a member of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, member of the VFW Post 3074, American Legion 8 and Amvets Post 13. He was also a member of Lexington Men's Golf Association and Carolina Beagle Club.