William G. Copeland
William G. Copeland, 86, died Sunday, Aug. 26, at Seasons Hospice, Christiana Hospital.
Bill was born in Philadelphia in 1926 and grew up in Southern New Jersey. He served in the US Navy, was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he played football and was also a graduate of Wharton School of Business. Bill was Chairman and CEO of Continental American Life Insurance Co. He has served on many boards — Christiana Hospital, PNC Banks, Bell Atlantic, Bancroft Construction Co. and Remcon Plastics Co. He was a member of Wilmington Country Club and the Wilmington Club.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife Jane Copeland of 56 years.
Special thank you to Joyce and Dwight Bedsole for their loving care and friendship, and all the loving thoughts from Bill's many friends and our neighbors and the wonderful care he received at Christiana Hospital Cardiac I.C.U. and Seasons Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please send contributions to your favorite charity .
Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Home
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