Bethel R. Coopwood, died on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Arlington, Texas at the age of 85. Born November 19, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to Frederick Coopwood, Sr. and Martha Valerie Brand Coopwood, Bethel was a teacher and 60-year member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge #1177 in San Antonio. Bethel taught at Jefferson Davis Jr. High School and Sam Houston High School, both in San Antonio. He was also a flight instructor at Hallmark in San Antonio and for the U.S. Government. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Evelyn Coopwood and Martha Jane Throop, he is survived by brother Fred Coopwood Jr., of Canyon Lake, Texas. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, July 28th at 1:15 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. SERVICES Graveside Service

Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:15 PM

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas