Johnny Dewayne Copas

Johnny Dewayne Copas, age 70 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Johnny was born on January 2, 1956, in Kingsport, TN to John Henry and Leota Copas. On March 19, 1993, Johnny married Marti Bass and after 33 years of a beautiful life together, she survives.

Johnny loved the Lord with all of his heart. If you visited Johnny at his home, or spoke with him on Facebook, he was going to tell you about Jesus. Johnny longed to get to Heaven.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Copas, and Leota Laws; stepfather, Robert Laws; brother, Ronnie Laws; and daughter, Jennifer Manis. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years, Marti Copas; two daughters, Paige Copas, and Nicki Calhoun; three sons, Corey Copas, Jason Hammonds and wife, Chelsey, and Braxton Copas; ten grandchildren, McKenzie, Daylin, Ava, Madison, Jase, Kinlee, Maci, Cree, Drake, and Brynnen; sister, Sharon Laws and husband, Andy; brother, Tony Laws and wife, Teresa; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Pat Bass; special best friends, Kevin and Tammy Lawson; and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at First Free Will Baptist Church of Morrison City. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Stephen Miller officiating. Special music will be provided by Heavenly Reflections. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:00 am at Morrison Chapel Cemetery. Alan Bass, Mike Wells, Austin Bass, Drew Gilreath, Hunter Laws, Anthony Laws, Justin Walters, and Matt Lawson will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are David Riner, Mike Soloman, Wayne Johnson, Keith Hammonds, Hagan Shelton, and Michael Fuller. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Carter Trent Funeral Home Kingsport at 10:15 am on Friday.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home Kingsport is serving the Copas family.