Alan Barton Copeland

October 24, 1947 to August 28, 2025

Alan Barton Copeland, 77, of Houston passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. 

Alan was born on October 24, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to Ina Lee and Bart Copeland.  He graduated from Jones High School in 1965 and attended the University of Houston.  He was a long-time member of the Houston Gun Collectors Association.  Alan had many passions in life and enjoyed cycling, photography, music, reading, and history.

Alan was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose presence brought warmth and strength to those around him.

Alan is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pamela Copeland, and his cherished daughters, Kristen Copeland and wife, Paula; Lauren Massey and husband, Charles; and grandson Jonathan Massey; his sister, Kathleen Tice and husband, Jon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. His love and commitment to his family were unwavering, and his greatest joy came from spending time with them.

Alan will be remembered for his love of animals, and is survived by his four rescue dogs, Bailey, Arianne, Lexie, and Franny.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church (4900 Jackwood, Houston, 77096), The Rev. David Browder officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Waiting Under the Willow Foundation or to St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at Houston Hospice for their loving care and compassion during Alan’s final days.

Alan’s legacy of love, laughter, and quiet wisdom lives on in those who were fortunate to know him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.