It was his silent strength that set Birdex Copeland apart from others. Copeland was buried Friday June 5, 2020 in Grambling Memorial Garden following a graveside service. A public viewing was held at King's Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. Copeland 76, died Tuesday June 2, 2020, following a brief illness. He was a soft-spoken man, and always did things in a peaceful manner. Copeland retired from Grambling State where he served as a professor, head of the Department of Sociology and dean of the School of Social Work. Upon retirement, he was named Dean Emeritus of the School of So...