Walter Franklin Coppersmith, Jr.

Walter Franklin Coppersmith, Jr.

August 16, 1931 - April 25, 2024

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Walter Franklin Coppersmith Jr. of Aberdeen passed away on Thursday, April 25 at the Sen. Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. He was 92.


Born in Hanover, PA, he was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean War. After his service, he returned to Aberdeen where he worked as a mail carrier. He then served as the postmaster to the Edgewood Arsenal and the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Coppersmith was a member of the Aberdeen Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose where he held the degree of Pilgrim, the highest possible. He was named "Moose of the Year" in 2015. He was also a member of the Aberdeen Lions Club, the American Legion Bernard L Tobin Post 128 and VFW Post 10028. He served for many years as a member of the City of Aberdeen's Appearance and Preservation Committee and the Korean War Veterans Association.


He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Jeannette (Wallen) Coppersmith and their son, Walter Franklin Coppersmith III of Round Rock, TX.


A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 9am-10am at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where a funeral service will begin at 10:00am. The interment will be at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. 

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Wed May 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Wed May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 AM EDT
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Walter Frankin Coppersmith, Jr.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
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Shannon M. Malat
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My deepest condolences to the Coppersmith family and to the City of Aberdeen. Walter was a jewel among stones. I worked with Walter on the Appearance and Preservation Committee for several years. I was able to also work with him on The Christmas Street Parades. So many happy memories! He was a kind, wonderful man that dearly loved his family. He loved his volunteering, too. Rest well Friend. Not many folks leave such a wonderful mark on this Earth like you have.
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Elsie Dodson
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Mr Coppersmith was a very nice man. I remember him growing up and remember when I became his neighbor. Delightful pleasant man. Sorry for your loss Franklin
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Jeanette Curry
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I had the great pleasure of living next to Jeannette and Walter. Two of the sweetest folks, I've been blessed to know. IF the world were filled with more Walters, what a wonderful place it would be. Our prayers are with you Jeannette and Franklin. God has called a good and wonderful son to his side. Jeanette Curry
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Cortley
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Very sorry to hear Frank has passed away. As a cousin, Jeanette & Frank was always in our thoughts. https://www.tarringcargo.com/obituaries/Walter-Franklin-Coppersmith-Jr?obId=31286453

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