Randy Archer Coppedge

Randy Archer Coppedge, born September 10, 1958, in Houston, Texas, entered the presence of his Savior on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the grace of God. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, and friend, Randy lived a life marked by faith, generosity, hard work, and a sense of humor that could both charm and roast you in the same sentence.

Randy earned a Business degree from East Texas Baptist University and went on to pursue his master's studies in business at Oral Roberts University. He married his sweetheart, Kimberly Bunch Coppedge, in 1981 after the two met while attending ORU. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, perseverance, and unconditional love.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years; two daughters, Brittany Peoples and husband Mark, and Bethany Baze; seven grandchildren, Andrew and Madison Peoples; Junior, Brynlee, Kimber, and Ragan Rivera; and Cole Baze; and one treasured little great-granddaughter, Emersyn Rivera.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rhea Allen Coppedge Sr. and Frances Gee Coppedge, as well as siblings Margaret Ann, Jerald Monroe, and R.A. Coppedge Jr.

Randy's life began as a Navy "brat." He lived in Japan, California, Louisiana, and several Texas cities during his early years before the family settled in Winnsboro during his junior year of high school. Hard work and long hours on the family dairy farm helped shape the dependable and resilient man he would become. Over the years, he worked in banking and property appraisal, retiring in 2024 from Cypress Bank in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Randy approached life with intelligence, determination, and the kind of grit that made others trust him instinctively.

A proud graduate of Winnsboro High School's Class of 1976, Randy excelled in athletics. His "15 seconds of fame," came from kicking a field goal that helped secure a district victory over Mt. Vernon during his senior year. He played baseball at ETBU and never lost his love for sports. Whether fishing, golfing, bowling, cooking, building, or bringing Kimberly's ideas and his girls' dreams to life, Randy had a way of making ordinary moments memorable.

Above all else, Randy loved people. He served others generously, often through food, fellowship, and simply showing up when someone needed help. His Christian faith was not performative; it was lived out consistently in the way he cared for others. He loved his church Grace Fellowship in Winnsboro and valued all of the friends he made there.

Those who knew Randy will remember his sharp mind, dry wit, and legendary sarcasm. He loved teasing the people he loved most, and if he picked on you relentlessly, there was a good chance you were one of his favorites. He could solve almost any problem, debate almost everything, and somehow still make people feel safe, cared for, and deeply loved.

More than anything, Randy was a family man. He loved being "Grandaddy," and his family was the center of his world. His presence was unwavering, his love was sacrificial, and his legacy will live on in every life he touched.

While his family grieves deeply, they rejoice in the promise that because of his faith in Jesus Christ, this is not goodbye forever. They take comfort in knowing Randy is now healed, whole, and at peace in the presence of the Lord.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23