Samuel Sam Edward Cope

Mr. Samuel ""Sam"" Edward Cope, 68, of Sanford passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his summer home in Boone. He was born March 8, 1942 in Forsyth County to Nollie Garnett and Inez Mitchell Cope. Sam was retired from the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He also continued to serve his country in the N.C. National Guard. He was a member of Goldston United Methodist Church where he was very active in mission projects including Meshack Builders and Epiphany Builders. He was an associate member of the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany. Sam loved classic cars, hotrods, fishing and football. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gerald Cope. Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years, Nancy R. Cope of the home; one daughter, Julie Hoffart and husband Richard of Asheville; one son, Jeff Cope and wife Sarah of Garner; three grandchildren, Abby Cope, Ella Hoffart, and Caroline Hoffart; two brothers, Don G. Cope and wife Marylee of Clemmons, and Ronnie Cope and wife Joan of Asheville. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 12 at Forsyth Memorial Park with the Rev. Thomas Simpson officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15 at Goldston United Methodist Church in Goldston. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the church from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meshack Builders at Goldston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 85, Goldston, NC 27252. The church's telephone number is (919) 898-4253. Online condolences may be made at

Memorials:
Meshack Builders at Goldston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 85, Goldston, NC 27252.

Cemetery:
Forsyth Memorial Park

Service:
Service at 03:00pm on September 12, 2010 at Graveside