Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Im a huge fan . So young, it hurts more. 8:52 pm. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? 7:17 pm. One of the best country, outlaw, honky tonk bands and sound Ive ever heard. 8:55 am, RIP ROWDY, so sad you were called home. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cant Cash My Checks is one of my favorite Jamey Johnson tunes! He is survived by : his parent Pam Kowalski (Brian); his wife April Cope (Denton); his children, Zayden Cope, Zane Denton and Delana Cope; his siblings, B. J. Hudspeth (Jamie) and Telitha Hudgens; and his grandchildren, Leigha and Kamden Denton. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 6:15 am. Recommend Livingston Funeral Home - April's obituary to your friends. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. January 20, 2021 @ 6:56 am. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. January 16, 2021 @ Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. RIP Mr. January 16, 2021 @ Kristy Pruitt DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jason Douglas Copp "J-Bone", 48, passed away unexpectedly. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Ellen Foster Im saddened every time I look at that signed CD handing on my wall , Christina Omega Service, Friday March 3,2023 10.30-11am, Fairfield MBC 1004 Dickerson Rd. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This sucks big time. OBITUARY Paul Nicholas Cope October 12, 1938 - December 3, . Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. Prayers go out to all of his friends and family, Trigger All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. The Steel Woods are considered one of the fastest-rising bands in independent country and Southern rock, and had recently completed their third album to be released via Thirty Tigers. Cope worked in the Los Angeles area for eight years before moving to Nashville in 2007 where he soon joined Jamey Johnsons backing outfit on lead guitar. Family visitation . Very very sad From an Australian fan R.I.P Jamey, Joseph Robson Please enter your email and password to sign in. MEMORIAL EVENTSFOR JASON COPELAND. 6:04 pm. Receive a notification when services are updated. Cope co-founded the Steel Woods with Wes Bayliss in 2016 and the group released their debut project,Straw in the Wind, in 2017, followed by 2019s Old News. Nashville Obituaries & Death Notices for 1913 TN Death Records 1908-1912 Tennessee Death Records 1908-1912 Death Records 1908-1912 covers the state-wide registrations of deaths began in 1908 in Tennessee. Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services. Share Obituary. Larry was born April 22, 1949, to the late Bennie Winston and Sarah Elizabeth (Ward) Butler. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope Has Died, https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Album Review Amanda Fields What, When and Without, Country Rapper Katie Noel Goes Viral with Southern (A Rant). cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. January 1, 2022 @ I have been looking forward to going to see them in concert for years. 6:39 pm. Both albums mixed elements of outlaw country and Southern rock with a blast of hard rock the group covered Black Sabbaths Hole in the Sky on Straw in the Wind and Changes on Old News. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: My heart goes out the guys in the band, Jasons friends, his family, everybody that had the chance to meet him along the way, and the die-hard fans of this great band. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: "It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away. John Preece will officiate. J. Bair Now it will be a posthumous release for Jason Rowdy Cope. 3:52 am, Met my friend I considered a brother at the tender age of 15 or so and during that time he would play that guitar every day for hours upon hours practicing and practicing at the time I never knew why he would rather go home and practice guitar runs, notes, chords, and bends.versus hanging out but later he would attend college for music in LA. Bro. The best playlists in country musicperiod. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. norrie I seen you conquer giants Jason and I watched you become one of the greatest forces in country music. Your email address will not be published. Rob Wilson View Jason Cope results in Tennessee (TN) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Cheatham County Funeral Home 117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jason W Cope memorial. I was very upset . My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. 09/29/1998 - 02/27/2023. He lived it. In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 4-10, 2021 ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Rest in peace. Man, were not even three weeks into 2021 and its already picking up where 2020 left off taking beloved members of the country music community from us. Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. Very sad. 7:02 pm, Daniel Miller A mindset. Heaven will be rocking to his guitar solos. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. Trigger So very sad . Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle White Hot Freight Liner, New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, New Davisson Brothers Band Song Cross My Heart, Hogslop String Band Steady Hand (Grand Ole Opry Debut), New Song from The Broken Spokes Moved Into a Bottle, Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Rodney Crowell Everything At Once (feat. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Cope's loss has shaken the band's passionate fanbase and the music community at large. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. 4:06 pm. The Test Pressings are Numbered and Dated 17/25, 10-01-2018..What kills me is Friday Night, I turned 61 Yrs old, and The LAST Record I listened to, Was Straw in The Wind..I am STUNNED Beyond Grief.I have NOT Liked a Bands Music Like these Guys in a LONG Time to Go Out and Spend that Kind of Money, Because I believed They Were (ARE !) Although we never met . January 24, 2021 @ Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jason in the Guest Book below. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Whether its Waylon, Willie and legends of the past, or superstars in the making like Zach Bryan, our finger is always on the pulse of true country music. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 1 On MusicRow Chart For Third Time With Going, Going, Gone, Nashville SC Teams Up With Johnny Cash Estate For Man In Black Alternate Jersey. Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. Guess I missed Triggers writing on them. A system error has occurred. You will truly be missed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Departed this life February 26,2023. January 16, 2021 @ thanks Trigger. January 24, 2021 @ Let others know about your loved one's death. Only just seen this and truly gutted. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. : 2021 sucks already. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jason W Cope I found on Findagrave.com. The North Carolina native played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song,co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks, and worked with artists like Brent Cobb as well. Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way. Make sure that the file is a photo. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Time slips away call a friend you havent talked to in a while and tell them you love them. Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. HankThrilliams RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS January 21, 2021 @ My coverage of his tragic and unfortunate death wasnt posted for clicks any more than any other article ever posted about the death of anyonewhether its one of the 40 full-length obituaries I posted for musicians who passed away in 2020, The lengthy In Memoriam article I posted at the end of 2020 that detailed the dozens of contributors to country that passed away in 2020, the obituary I just posted today (Thursday) for Randy Parton, or the dozens of articles I have posted following up on the deaths of other individuals important to the country music realm. GREAT NEWS! Larry W. Butler Nashville, TN. Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb . January 18, 2021 @ Pictured: Rowdy (far right) with The Steel Woods. There is a problem with your email/password. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Cope was a cult hero in outlaw country and Southern rock circles, playing with artists like Jamey Johnson. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of foul play in Jason Copes death, though the investigation remains pending until the final autopsy report. It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band says. Nashville, Tennessee February 17, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary Judith Ann Farmer Knoxville, Tennessee February 25, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary Charles Wayne Range Jr. Knoxville, Tennessee February 27, 2023 (48 years old) View obituary Steve Wilburn Greeneville, Tennessee February 26, 2023 (46 years old) View obituary Lillie Thomas Add to your scrapbook. 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You can always change this later in your Account settings. and the experiences he spoke of were beautiful and full of a book of dreamsOver time we would speak here and there and during we never missed a beat but very few people knew just how close we were. He will be missed. Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods). He schooled me on everything.. I was honored to have him help out with my album East Tennessee, loved the work he did on so many great records, and was so proud to see the success he had with his new band, The Steel Woods. We were the last two cars in the garage. , Todd Pottinger Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Jason was born on October 28, 1971 in Biloxi, Mississippi. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Add a Memory. Jason and Lauren are also amazing. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. January 17, 2021 @ No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I remember hearing Rock That Says My Name on Outlaw and thinking Who the hell is THIS? I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. His music will always mean a lot to me. We got several pictures with him. January 16, 2021 @ To use this feature, use a newer browser. January 17, 2021 @ 9:21 pm. 8:09 pm. Jason was sooo cool. John Preece will officiate. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Laying it down in the studio this week. Honest songwriting, always trying to push the boundaries of our musicianship and keeping it really close to our roots when it comes to our influences., The Steel Woods announced Copes death on social media, writing in part on Instagram, We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. We want to hear it. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. 9:01 am. Take the love of your family, friends and fans. 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Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Cope also co-wrote one of Johnsons signature songs, Cant Cash My Checks. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Steel-Woods.jpeg, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away. Daniele Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Create an obituary. He seemed to like arpeggios as well, and did a lot of interesting sounds and textures with unusual chord changes. The autobiographical title track, written by Cope, lead singer Wes Bayliss and Jamey Johnson, is an inspirational song about harnessing negativity and creating something positive with it. January 17, 2021 @ It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band said in part. He was predeceased by : his parent Pamela Cope; and his grandparents, George and Lois Cope. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Me, Nashville, TN. Oops, something didn't work. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 8:53 am, I have a signed copy of a release with an axe in a log. 6:22 pm. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This account has been disabled. 8am - 5pm Cemetery Hours. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. We did a few co writes, went fishin a couple times, and I still have a cookbook he gave me, white trash cookin Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. The band announced Copes death on social media with the statement:We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. Through our advanced obituary search , you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. All rights reserved. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. To me you was big as anybody and on your way beyond what is the Top Its with a sad heart and tears that i tell you I Love You Brother and to RIPMay God be with your family friends and Your Band Family The Steel Woods Respect from Jamal Cephas aka Jamroc3000, Jaimito January 17, 2021 @ 3:38 am, 3 Autographed Lps Sit in My Man Cave.. Old News and 2 Test Pressings of the Same ! Your email address will not be published. December 29, 2021 3:16 pm. Ive been off of social media for a bit and just ran into this news checking for potential dates for The Steel Woods. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jason Cope (18508642)? Formed in 2016 after guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope, who played in Jamey Johnsons band for many years, met lead singer Wes Bayliss at a music venue in Nashville, The Steel Woods have been growing their grassroots following out on the road while opening for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Blackberry Smoke, Jamey Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, and more. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods), Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. Failed to report flower. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. (45 years old). Ill never forget Jason Cope. There was an error deleting this problem. Ron kilmer With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. This sucks, what a shit last few years. January 16, 2021 @ A few hours later he took the stage and showed everyone in the crowd why he was one of the best young guitar players in country music. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Obituary Mar 3, 2023 6:20 pm He then attended NNU in Nampa, ID earning a Bachelor's degrees in Art, and went on to obtain a degree in . Hell be very sorely missed.Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. Its hard to accept that hes gone. January 17, 2021 @ 9:15 am, Such sad news. Having collaborated with so many artists in his career leaves a long list of friends and collaborators morning Rowdys loss, including the family of country artist Wayne Mills, who was murdered in November of 2013. I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. Knaw. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. Not sure if they are still on youtube, but the band was good enough to put on plenty of shows (not just a couple of songs) during lockdown, and always would put a great big smile on my face. Send flowers or a gift to a . Nashville, TN 37216. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. January 16, 2021 @ Id had numerous interactions with him over the years. April passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from her residence in Hilham. News of course cancelled due to covid . 10:39 pm, Discovered the Steel Woods when they opened for Cody Jinks in Dubuque IA a couple of years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite bands. Let others know about your loved one's death. Celebrate the life of Paul Cope, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN JASON ELLIOTT OBITUARY Jason Robert Elliott age 43 passed away on September 10, 2022. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This is a huge loss for the music community. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 117 Elizabeth Street Ashland City, TN JASON COPE OBITUARY Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. And with only a handful of years and a couple albums under their belt, theyre still in the early stages of their career. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Betty Cope. 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Launches Emerging Artists Program With Lainey Wilson, Jimmie Allen, More, Sara Evans To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Restless With Special Ryman Show, Parker McCollum Shares Title, Cover Of Upcoming Album Never Enough, Chrissy Metz, Bradley Collins Release Inspirational New Childrens Book, Luke Combs Returns To No. It was like a gut punch when my wife ( a huge SW fan also) told me of Rowdys passing this afternoon. 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. Heartbroken. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Its an absolutely heartbreaking loss for the country/southern rock community. News Cope. Cope was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, but he first became visible to country music fans by performing onstage with Johnson for nearly a decade. Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb, has died. This is a profound loss to music and humanity. He was educated and graduated from Nashville . Saw The Steel Woods in a small venue in FL and he was a hell of a guitar player.