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.
. The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason Rowdy Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th. January 20, 2021 @ Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please reset your password. Was lucky enough to catch an awesome Steel Woods concert 2 summers ago. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City website. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Jason Rowdy Copes Death Currently Ruled Unclassified, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Album Review Amanda Fields What, When and Without, Country Rapper Katie Noel Goes Viral with Southern (A Rant). It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Rowdy was there every day of the trial for support for Waynes family, even when it snowed probably 12 inches on one of the days and the whole city shut down. Kristy Pruitt Pallbearers to serve are Tyler Cates, Isacc Steward, Alvin Cates, Ray Rockwell, AustinAllen, and Braeden Allen. He then attended NNU in Nampa, ID earning a Bachelor's degrees in Art, and went on to obtain a degree in . She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I bought their debut album on vinyl at the merch table and got him to sign it.As I approached him before I could say anything he said wow man,cool t shirt It was a Merle Haggard shirt.I was well chuffed. 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 in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. January 21, 2021 @ He was 42. The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. As a guitarist he was a force, as a songwriter he was an emotion with a pen, as a friend he was loyal and dependable to the end and as for me, he was my brother.Brent Cobb said upon Rowdys passing, He schooled me on everything. P.S. This sucks big time. RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. another great country musician. Big loss for country music. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. January 16, 2021 @ Ill never forget Jason Cope. His music will always mean a lot to me. Im a huge fan . 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jason W Cope I found on Findagrave.com. January 24, 2021 @ Nicknamed Rowdy, the North Carolina native also played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song and co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks.. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. Obituaries . 8:46 am, Daniele January 31, 2021 @ Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. Try again later. Townes Van Zandt, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Waylon Jennings mostly. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. 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. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. 6:39 pm. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. 6:04 pm. 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. January 16, 2021 @ January 16, 2021 @ Show your support. Try again later. Though mostly know for their Southern rock style, the writing of both Jason Cope and Wes Bayliss is well respected within the country music community. 6:22 pm. Failed to delete memorial. No one could bend those strings like Jason, he was brilliant. The first time I met Jason, it was on a tour bus (when he was with Jamey) and we had the best sit down conversation about history and the education system. Share Obituary. 1 of 2. 9:15 am, Such sad news. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his first wife Theresa Harrington Butler and grandsons Brady and Ben Butler. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. May you Rest In Peace, Rowdy and Fly High with the Angels. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP Brother , Jimmy The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. January 16, 2021 @ January 20, 2021 @ No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Hed always say the secret to success was keeping irons in the fire. He was the real damn deal. 3:38 am, 3 Autographed Lps Sit in My Man Cave.. Old News and 2 Test Pressings of the Same ! Jason was born on October 28, 1971 in Biloxi, Mississippi. So sad to hear this news. Now it will be a posthumous release for Jason Rowdy Cope. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Kevin Smith The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Huntermc6 The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: "It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away. Its a lifestyle. Ive seen them over 30 times and was at the first show after that band split up, that hardcore southern country energy was not in full force. The Test Pressings are Numbered and Dated 17/25, 10-01-2018..What kills me is Friday Night, I turned 61 Yrs old, and The LAST Record I listened to, Was Straw in The Wind..I am STUNNED Beyond Grief.I have NOT Liked a Bands Music Like these Guys in a LONG Time to Go Out and Spend that Kind of Money, Because I believed They Were (ARE !) Sorry! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Jason and Lauren are also amazing. After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. Show your support. He was a real good person. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. I discovered him through you Trig and I appreciate all the hard work you put in to put out the word about artists like them. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed.Jason Cope made his name and became a familiar face to many country fans after touring in Jamey Johnsons backing band for nearly 10 years. I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. 6:21 pm. My coverage of his tragic and unfortunate death wasnt posted for clicks any more than any other article ever posted about the death of anyonewhether its one of the 40 full-length obituaries I posted for musicians who passed away in 2020, The lengthy In Memoriam article I posted at the end of 2020 that detailed the dozens of contributors to country that passed away in 2020, the obituary I just posted today (Thursday) for Randy Parton, or the dozens of articles I have posted following up on the deaths of other individuals important to the country music realm. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 3:06 am. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. 7:38 pm. This is truly a tragic loss for music in general, and the Southern Rock revivalist movement (among which, I think The Steel Woods do it best), specifically. 9:17 pm, Moondog Laying it down in the studio this week. 6:30 pm, I know that Jack Mills, son of Wayne, was really close to Jason and the Steel Woods. My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. Let others know about your loved one's death. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band says. Man!! The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. He taught me how to grow up, really. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. Nashville, TN 37216. 9:21 pm. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Tennessee Select a city or town in Tennessee from the alphabetized list below. 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN JASON ELLIOTT OBITUARY Jason Robert Elliott age 43 passed away on September 10, 2022. We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. At the moment there is no information on the cause of death for Jason Rowdy Cope. Im saddened every time I look at that signed CD handing on my wall , Christina Unbelievable loss to the world of music. Send Flowers. Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. Hes a Telecaster man, but hes not a clone of Don Rich. Its an absolutely heartbreaking loss for the country/southern rock community. Please enter your email and password to sign in. R.I.P, Hans Rosen 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. He lived it. Family visitation . Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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.