David Dean Cope

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David Dean Cope

<p>David Dean Cope – age 67, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 12, 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Ziffie Cope; brothers, Estel (Booty) Cope and Bill Cope; sister, Daisy Phillips; father-in-law, Henry Smith; and brother-in-law, Joe Miller.</p><p><br></p><p>David is survived by his wife, Melody Cope; stepchildren, Stephanie (Keith) Trent, Jessica (Deddrick) Chandler, Christopher (Alyssa) Chandler; grandchildren, Dakota (Celine) Trent, McKenzie (Jhayda) Trent, Ellie (Dawson) Trent, Treyston Bass, Teegan Bass, Holland Chandler and Finley Chandler; greatgrandchildren, Remington Trent and Poppi Jean Trent; sisters, Diane (Randy) Miller, Patricia (Ray) Burchell, Helen McCarroll and Deanna Miller; sister-in-law, Linda Cope; mother-in-law, Joyce Smith; and several nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM on Friday at Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 AM Graveside Service, with Rev. Tony Hayes officiating.</p><p><br></p><p>Pallbearers: Dakota Trent, McKenzie Trent, Treyston Bass, Dawson Holt, Teegan Bass, Deddrick Bass, Keith Trent and Chris Chandler.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in David’s honor to Isaiah 117 House. <a href="//isaiah117house.com/donate">https://isaiah117house.com/donate</a></p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. 865-523-4999 www.bridgesfuneralhome.com</p><p><br></p>
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Everyone at Emco-Williams

August 14, 2025

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With heartfelt condolences. We are going to miss David, he was a wonderful person.
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Smokey Mountain Tops

August 14, 2025

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Cliff and Brooke Walker

August 13, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of David Dean Cope has been arranged by Cliff and Brooke Walker. Plant a tree
David was a great man. I would not have grown without his work and dedication. I always thought of him as a friend With Love Cliff Walker
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Hugh and Donna Morris and Family

August 13, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of David Dean Cope has been arranged by Hugh and Donna Morris and Family. Plant a tree
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.