Jimmy Ralph Coppedge, 83, of Cuero, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Cuero to the late Ralph and Lillian Coppedge. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He married Carolyn Veronica Filip on January 13, 1969 in Laredo, Mexico. Jimmy’s career evolved around the automotive industry providing service for the community. Later, Jimmy and his cousin, Raleigh Earl Coppedge became business partners and co-owners of a Texaco service station and B&B salvage yard in Cuero for 26 years.
He is survived by his two children, Christopher Coppedge (Jeanine) and Roxanne Buesing (Christopher); grandchildren, Ashton Rios (Anthony), Alisha Valdez (JJ), Connor Coppedge (Tori), Peyton Perez (John), Gage Hanselka, Chase Buesing (Kristin), and Taylor Hermes (Trevor); great-grandchildren, Jace and Layton Rios, Isla and Lillian Perez, Christopher “Brandt” and Kate Buesing; sister, Patricia Bateman and brother, Lawrence Coppedge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of fifty-six years, Carolyn Veronica Coppedge; brother-in-law, Butch Bateman and sister-in-law, Linda Coppedge.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 10, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Cuero with Dr. Glenn Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside cemetery.
Pallbearers include Chase Buesing, Gage Hanselka, John Perez, Connor Coppedge, J.J. Valdez and Jason Coppedge.
Honorary Pallbearers include Raleigh Coppedge and Lawrence Coppedge.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Cuero Pet Adoptions.