It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. Having collaborated with so many artists in his career leaves a long list of friends and collaborators morning Rowdys loss, including the family of country artist Wayne Mills, who was murdered in November of 2013. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Heartbroken. . Heres what really grabbed me about his playing. January 17, 2021 @ Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Knaw. There was a problem getting your location. January 16, 2021 @ based on information from your browser. Unbelievable loss to the world of music. January 17, 2021 @ 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. The Steel Woods are the real deal- was lucky to see them in a small venue in London. Your email address will not be published. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. Search above to list available cemeteries. Kristy Pruitt In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City in Ashland City, TN. I remember hearing Rock That Says My Name on Outlaw and thinking Who the hell is THIS? Angela P.S. Rowdy brought that same energy to the Steel Woods and really enjoyed seeing them live over the years. Recommend Livingston Funeral Home - April's obituary to your friends. Rest In Peace, Rowdy. After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts. 1 of 2. 7:30 am. Bro. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Livingston Funeral Home - April K. Cope please visit our,

Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home.  Bro. Hed always say the secret to success was keeping irons in the fire. He was the real damn deal. God rest his soul . Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. All Rights Reserved. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services. Add to your scrapbook. I lost a friend today, Lindi Ortega said at the news. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was 42 years old. Obituaries Obituary. I was shocked to hear that Jason passed away today. There is a problem with your email/password. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Funeral . She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Very very sad From an Australian fan R.I.P Jamey, Joseph Robson Trigger Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Tennessee Select a city or town in Tennessee from the alphabetized list below. And, stylistically, he had the complete package, he could go from flat out hard core honky-tonk twang, to southern rock slide, with all the requisite nasty growling distortion and fast rock licks. 6:21 pm. All love to Jason Rowdy Cope, his friends, his family, and his fans. He was 42 years old. January 16, 2021 @ Oops, something didn't work. No one could bend those strings like Jason, he was brilliant. This sucks, what a shit last few years. Telephone (615) 866-1419. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. This story has been updated. GREAT NEWS! After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. To me you was big as anybody and on your way beyond what is the Top Its with a sad heart and tears that i tell you I Love You Brother and to RIPMay God be with your family friends and Your Band Family The Steel Woods Respect from Jamal Cephas aka Jamroc3000, Jaimito You were a stand guy and one helluva guitar playing man, Steele Jarrell She was born in Houston Texas on April 11, 1978 to Joseph Franklin Cates, and the late Kathryn Ann Hogue. 6:56 am. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. January 20, 2021 @ Its hard to accept that hes gone. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. The Steel Woods are one of my faves, such amazing songs. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Your email address will not be published. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Try again later. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. Year should not be greater than current year. I seen you conquer giants Jason and I watched you become one of the greatest forces in country music. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The two met at a one-off gig in Nashville, and after a fishing retreat together, decided to give a new band a shot, hitting it off despite a 13-year age difference. Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. If you think talking about artists like Jason Rowdy Cope results in large numbers of clicks beyond a very small niche of dialed-in independent fans, you dont know anything about how journalism and clickbait works. January 16, 2021 @ They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Shawn Hernandez Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. 6:11 pm, Trigger Danny Cleary To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You can always change this later in your Account settings. January 17, 2021 @ Cope. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. January 16, 2021 @ I knew the guitar player and founding member of The Steel Woods Jason Rowdy Cope personally. January 16, 2021 @ Try again later. Man!! I had the pleasure of hearing the Steel Woods open up for Whiskey Myers in Michigan in Jan of 2020 & it was a show I shall never forget since both bands rocked it! 2023 Music Row Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved.  

April passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from her residence in Hilham.  She was born in Houston Texas on April 11, 1978 to Joseph Franklin Cates, and the late Kathryn Ann Hogue.  April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services.  She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys.

April leaves behind her husband, Jason Bryan Cope of Hilham, TN; daughter, Jasmine Cope of Hilham, TN; sons, Tyler Cates & wife Kayla of CA,  Isacc Steward of MT, and Jacob Cope of Hilham, TN; grandson, Grayson Cates; brother, Alvin Cates of FL; sister, Honey Moon & husband James of Byrdstown, TN; and aunt Sheila Walker of Jamestown, TN.

In addition to her mother, April was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Pallbearers to serve are Tyler Cates, Isacc Steward, Alvin Cates, Ray Rockwell, Austin Allen, and Braeden Allen.

. We were the last two cars in the garage. 7:46 pm. Chris January 17, 2021 @ We did a few co writes, went fishin a couple times, and I still have a cookbook he gave me, white trash cookin Jason Cope and I once got stuck in the same parking garage together. Laugh with us. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, . What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Rest in peace. Would you like to offer Jason Dewayne Copes loved ones a condolence message? David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was one of the kindest, funniest most talented people I ever knew, producer Dave Cobb said at the news. Cheatham County Funeral Home 117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015. Drink with us. January 20, 2021 @ RIP, Angie Peoples January 18, 2021 @ Nobody accused me of positing for clicks when I was one of the first and only individuals to review and promote the debut record from The Steel Woods. Although in poor health the past few years, he beat the odds and ruined a lot of death pools by surviving as . 3:38 am, 3 Autographed Lps Sit in My Man Cave.. Old News and 2 Test Pressings of the Same ! We have set your language to CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. He will be missed. I am 1, of 25 People Who Ordered, and Received The double Autographed TEST PRESSINGS of Old News, + an Autographed copy of the Original Artwork ! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. He grew up in Oak Harbor, WA and graduated from Oak Harbor High School. Receive a notification when services are updated. Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. Verify and try again. Big loss for country music. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Betty Cope Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 23, 2022, at the age of 86, Betty Cope of Nashville, Tennessee, born in Charlotte, Tennessee passed away. 9:49 pm, Last live show I seen at The Ranch in Ft Myers before the Rona shit went down.Steel WoodsRowdy.RIP, John Lowe Hopefully, the true cause will be revealed. 6:24 pm, Britton Tremain View Jason Cope results in Tennessee (TN) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. I was teaching at the time and his Mom was a teacher in NC, he had great insight on how to improve curriculum at the secondary school level. Hes a Telecaster man, but hes not a clone of Don Rich. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. We got several pictures with him. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 6:39 pm. 42 Comments. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. January 24, 2021 @ It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Guess I missed Triggers writing on them. Explore location. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. , Todd Pottinger Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb, has died. Let others know about your loved one's death. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his first wife Theresa Harrington Butler and grandsons Brady and Ben Butler. Jason Cope was the wily veteran, while Wes Bayliss was the promising up-and comer. January 24, 2021 @ She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Steel-Woods.jpeg, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away. OBITUARY Paul Nicholas Cope October 12, 1938 - December 3, . News thanks Trigger. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. But to accuse me of trying to generate clicks to a site that has cost me extreme expense both financially and personally for 13 years to keep going is not only incorrect, it is irresponsible, frankly unconscionable, and is born of Facebook-style gossipy bullshit being sowed by jealous parties and individuals who believe theyre rivals that has no basis in the reality of how the death of performers in the public space are covered, and have been for many decades, by many outlets. Thoughts with the family and band. RIP Mr. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Brent Cobb, Jamey Johnson, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, Jason Cope, The Steel Woods, Blackwater Time slips away call a friend you havent talked to in a while and tell them you love them. Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. 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RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. 2:25 am, Stood about a yard away from him at a gig in Glasgow could see his strings vibrate I was that close. This is a gut punch for me. January 1, 2022 @ Plant Trees. January 16, 2021 @ Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! You have funeral questions, we have answers. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. Olivia Gabrielle Conrad, age 24, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was educated and graduated from Nashville . January 17, 2021 @ Man, sad sad news, how old was he? 7:38 pm. Bro. 2:56 pm, Michael Roy You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about managing a memorial . george Man, were not even three weeks into 2021 and its already picking up where 2020 left off taking beloved members of the country music community from us. Not sure if they are still on youtube, but the band was good enough to put on plenty of shows (not just a couple of songs) during lockdown, and always would put a great big smile on my face. Guess not. of course cancelled due to covid . This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in Nashville, Tennessee. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. Pictured: Rowdy (far right) with The Steel Woods. The autobiographical title track, written by Cope, lead singer Wes Bayliss and Jamey Johnson, is an inspirational song about harnessing negativity and creating something positive with it. 10:39 pm, Discovered the Steel Woods when they opened for Cody Jinks in Dubuque IA a couple of years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite bands. 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This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Photo: Courtesy All Eyes Media. At the moment there is no information on the cause of death for Jason Rowdy Cope. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 4:06 pm. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 6:15 am. January 16, 2021 @ He lived it. J. Bair . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. January 16, 2021 @ 8:09 pm. It was like a gut punch when my wife ( a huge SW fan also) told me of Rowdys passing this afternoon. (45 years old). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Cope's loss has shaken the band's passionate fanbase and the music community at large. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. 1 On MusicRow Chart For Third Time With Going, Going, Gone, Nashville SC Teams Up With Johnny Cash Estate For Man In Black Alternate Jersey. All rights reserved. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. January 16, 2021 @ Failed to report flower. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. RIP. Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb, has died. Jason lifted one of the gates and we scurried out, hoping we werent breaking any laws. Show your support. Highland Hills Funeral Home and Crematory - Nashville, TN Search Send Flowers Celebrate Life in Nashville's Newest and Finest State of the Art Facility Learn More Catherine Lorrane Dawson February 17, 2023 Visit Obituary Melvin Eugene Motley Sr. February 24, 2023 Visit Obituary Keviana Perry February 20, 2023 Visit Obituary ). Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. Ellen Foster The two met at a one-off gig in Nashville, and after a fishing retreat together, decided to give a new band a shot, hitting it off despite a 13-year age difference. Cope was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, but he first became visible to country music fans by performing onstage with Johnson for nearly a decade. January 17, 2021 @ Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. 6:30 pm, I know that Jack Mills, son of Wayne, was really close to Jason and the Steel Woods. OBITUARY Mary F Cope. I was honored to have him help out with my album East Tennessee, loved the work he did on so many great records, and was so proud to see the success he had with his new band, The Steel Woods. December 29, 2021 Larry was born April 22, 1949, to the late Bennie Winston and Sarah Elizabeth (Ward) Butler. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18508642/jason-w-cope. A system error has occurred. kadodd1 Obituary for Timothy Duane Burns Minister Timothy Duane Burns was the son of Suffragan Bishop George W. Burns and the late Mary K. Burns. Hopefully I still will. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. Rowdy was an amazing talent, but even more than that he was a great human being. Cope co-founded the Steel Woods with Wes Bayliss in 2016 and the group released their debut project,Straw in the Wind, in 2017, followed by 2019s Old News. What an amazing band. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We go at this thing with the same musical integrity as Jamey, Cope once told Rolling Stone of the Steel Woods musical approach. You will be missed. Wishing some peace and comfort to all who knew him. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. Nobody said I was just fishing for clicks when I nominated The Steel Woods for both Album of the Year, and Song of the Year in 2019. Rowdy, you are irreplaceable, and to say you are missed is a massive understatement. HankThrilliams It seems to be unnamed. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. 09/29/1998 - 02/27/2023. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. I had followed his career from before The Steel Woods, and I have absolutely nothing but love and respect for him and the legacy in life and music he left behind when he tragically passed away recently. Failed to delete memorial. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home.