Show your support. Daniele 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. We have set your language to Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. 7:46 pm. 3:52 am, Met my friend I considered a brother at the tender age of 15 or so and during that time he would play that guitar every day for hours upon hours practicing and practicing at the time I never knew why he would rather go home and practice guitar runs, notes, chords, and bends.versus hanging out but later he would attend college for music in LA. Your email address will not be published. I had tickets to see Steel Woods with Whiskey Myers last October in Idaho Falls Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 8:55 am, RIP ROWDY, so sad you were called home. 7:17 pm. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Jason was always nice. 1 of 2. A few hours later he took the stage and showed everyone in the crowd why he was one of the best young guitar players in country music. Explore location. Olivia Gabrielle Conrad. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. 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. 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. Obituary of Jason Lee Coyle. January 1, 2022 @ May his family and friends find comfort in knowing that Jason touched many lives in a positive way through his music. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This is a huge loss for the music community. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. He schooled me on everything.. January 21, 2021 @ I was shocked to hear that Jason passed away today. ). Obituary Mar 3, 2023 6:20 pm He was born June 1, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio. No services are scheduled at this time. He gave me an education you cant teach unless you lived it. 8:46 am, Daniele Departed this life February 26,2023. Jason Cope, affectionately known as ' Rowdy ' and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. January 16, 2021 @ Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. You were a stand guy and one helluva guitar playing man, Steele Jarrell There was a problem getting your location. J. Bair For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This story has been updated. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Your email address will not be published. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. A mindset. Search above to list available cemeteries. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Nashville, TN 37216. 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. 8:19 am. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Funeral homes . 8:09 pm. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. A system error has occurred. Jason Rowdy Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Find an Obituary Find a loved one, share a memory, send a gift. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. January 18, 2021 @ 2:56 pm, Michael Roy Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. The group released their debut album, . Learn more about managing a memorial . 6:17 am, Joseph Robson The Steel Woods are the real deal- was lucky to see them in a small venue in London. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 7:23 pm, I am so sad to hear this I met Rowdy back around 2014-ish in Nashville. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. January 17, 2021 @ John Preece will officiate.  Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery.  The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. December 29, 2021 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Id had numerous interactions with him over the years. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Me, Nashville, TN. He was one of the kindest, funniest most talented people I ever knew, producer Dave Cobb said at the news. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCheatham County Funeral Home. RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS Funeral . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The Steel Woods are considered one of the fastest-rising bands in independent country and Southern rock, and had recently completed their third album to be released via Thirty Tigers. Sean Reavon Harris-Age-50. We got several pictures with him. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason was born on October 28, 1971 in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. 5:25 pm. 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 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. RIP. So young, it hurts more. Failed to report flower. Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. Try again later. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Go rest high on that mountain. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. January 17, 2021 @ 6:15 am. cemeteries found in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. January 16, 2021 @ Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Trigger Obituary. Show your support. 2 min read. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Write your message of sympathy today. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: My heart goes out the guys in the band, Jasons friends, his family, everybody that had the chance to meet him along the way, and the die-hard fans of this great band. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. He will be missed. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. His music will always mean a lot to me. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. There is no photo or video of Jason Dewayne Cope.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. January 17, 2021 @ January 20, 2021 @ 9:17 pm, Moondog DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jason Douglas Copp "J-Bone", 48, passed away unexpectedly. News 3:59 am, This is horrible. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 18, 1976 - Heaven will be rocking to his guitar solos. Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. John Preece will officiate. Sign up for service and obituary updates. All Rights reserved. Shawn Hernandez In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his first wife Theresa Harrington Butler and grandsons Brady and Ben Butler. Huntermc6 0 cemeteries found in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, USA. 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. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. I remember hearing Rock That Says My Name on Outlaw and thinking Who the hell is THIS? Larry W. Butler Nashville, TN. 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. Got to see him twice, my heart goes out to Steel Woods and Jasons family. In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. He lived it. Chris January 16, 2021 @ 8:53 am, I have a signed copy of a release with an axe in a log. I Sigh Everytime I look at them !, Todd Smith This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Autopsy reports regularly take between 6 to 8 weeks to conclude. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 6:21 pm. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18508642/jason-w-cope. Try again later. Send flowers or a gift to a . I have been looking forward to going to see them in concert for years. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Ill never forget Jason Cope. He was a huge influence in my life . January 31, 2021 @ We were the last two cars in the garage. 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.Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Manager Don Aaron tells Saving Country Music that Jason Copes passing is currently considered an unclassified death, pending an autopsy by the local Medical Examiner. Jason L. Coyle, 48, Nampa ID, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020. January 24, 2021 @ Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope Has Died, https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/, 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). I had never heard of Steel Woods, and I come here all the time! There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of foul play in Jason Copes death, though the investigation remains pending until the final autopsy report. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. based on information from your browser. Bought both records on vinyl that night, saw them a year later at the same place and bought two shirts. norrie 6:30 pm. January 19, 2021 @ P.S. 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. 6:04 pm. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. Hopefully, the true cause will be revealed. January 16, 2021 @ Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). One of my favorite live bands because of Rowdys stage presence and talent. 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. Ron kilmer Through the release of their first two albums,Straw In The WindandOld News, theyve solidified their sound as a mix of traditional honky-tonk, country, and southern rock with lead singer Wes Bayliss strong and soulful vocals. Thanks for your help! One of the best country, outlaw, honky tonk bands and sound Ive ever heard. So very sad . 6:39 pm. Jamey is still one of the best, but that sound of the original band hasnt been duplicated. 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. My heart goes out to Jasons family, band mates, and friends. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Although we never met . One of my favorite bands of the past few years. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN JASON ELLIOTT OBITUARY Jason Robert Elliott age 43 passed away on September 10, 2022. January 17, 2021 @ Your email address will not be published. This sucks big time. Drink with us. 11:17 pm, We had a few good times together after numerous concerts..he always remembered me and treated me like a pal..gonna miss ya brother!, Truth5 Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. of course cancelled due to covid . January 24, 2021 @ The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Hopefully I still will. Such a talented soul. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Not sure of his vaccination status. Try again. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. HankThrilliams Olivia Gabrielle Conrad, age 24, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. And with only a handful of years and a couple albums under their belt, theyre still in the early stages of their career. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Family visitation . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. There is a problem with your email/password. January 16, 2021 @ Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. 117 Elizabeth Street Ashland City, TN JASON COPE OBITUARY Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.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, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. She was born in Houston Texas on April 11, 1978 to Joseph Franklin Cates, and the late Kathryn Ann Hogue. He was 42. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. Guess I missed Triggers writing on them. May you Rest In Peace, Rowdy and Fly High with the Angels. Office Hours. 9:15 am, Such sad news. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was predeceased by : his parent Pamela Cope; and his grandparents, George and Lois Cope. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. You will be missed. 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. Photo: Courtesy All Eyes Media. Hell be very sorely missed.Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. 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. : 2021 sucks already. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. January 16, 2021 @ The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. January 16, 2021 @ 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 Danny Cleary 3:33 pm. 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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. 4:06 pm. Cheatham County Funeral Home 117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015. GREAT NEWS! The group's publicist confirmed. Survived by family and friends. Trigger We are sad to announce that on December 29, 2021, at the age of 45, Jason Dewayne Cope (Ashland City, Tennessee), born in Nashville, Tennessee passed away. New record coming in 2021. pic.twitter.com/BonNYeDh4s, The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods) December 2, 2020, The Steel Woods Founder & Guitar Player Jason Rowdy Cope Has Passed Away. MEMORIAL EVENTSFOR JASON COPELAND. I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. Failed to delete memorial. 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 ! 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. R.I.P. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. Obituary for Timothy Duane Burns Minister Timothy Duane Burns was the son of Suffragan Bishop George W. Burns and the late Mary K. Burns. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. Telephone (615) 866-1419. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. WOW. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This is a profound loss to music and humanity. Knaw. He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! Resend Activation Email. Try again later. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. We were in that room when he wrote Axe. Its where let the rain come down began, Cobb wrote. 2023 West Harpeth Funeral Home & Crematory. No one could bend those strings like Jason, he was brilliant. And of course he loved those haunted ringing minor chords and used them to maximum effect behind Wes Bayliss voice. January 17, 2021 @ 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. He was educated and graduated from Nashville . Butler, Larry Winston, age 73 passed away Sunday, Feb 19, 2023 after a brief illness. 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. Dennis Williams RIP Brother , Jimmy I appreciate and respect that people are concerned for Jason Rowdy Cope and so am I. January 16, 2021 @ I lost a friend today, Lindi Ortega said at the news. He was such a passionate musician. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Jason Cope was the wily veteran, while Wes Bayliss was the promising up-and comer. It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. R.I.P. Jason Cope and I once got stuck in the same parking garage together. . Failed to remove flower. another great country musician. In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 4-10, 2021 ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. I was very upset . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Send Flowers. Please try again later. It seems to be unnamed. R.I.P, Hans Rosen Find the obituary of Jason Dewayne Cope (1976 - 2021) from Ashland City, TN. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. And a third album was scheduled to be on the way sometime this year. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., In his own Instagram post, Brent Cobb recalled crashing on Copes couch in Los Angeles and listening to music like it was the only thing in life that mattered. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was 42 years old. He seemed like such a bright spirit. . To plant trees in memory, please visit the. kadodd1 Please reset your password. Prayers go out to all of his friends and family, Trigger Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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 said in part. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. 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. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Let others know about your loved one's death. 3/17/1984. Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. Cope also co-wrote one of Johnsons signature songs, Cant Cash My Checks. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. January 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm, I know that Jack Mills, son of Wayne, was really close to Jason and the Steel Woods. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 3:06 am. January 17, 2021 @ Only just seen this and truly gutted. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jason in the Guest Book below. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. 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 They are my favorite band, one of my favorite artists, and I hope that they will put out new music again. God rest his soul . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. January 18, 2021 @ If we did, they never caught us. This index covers well over 90,000 deaths occurring in Tennessee and recorded between 1908 and 1912. 7:02 pm, Daniel Miller Gonna be a force in Music for a while ! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. So sad to hear this news. Nashville, Tennessee February 17, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary Judith Ann Farmer Knoxville, Tennessee February 25, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary Charles Wayne Range Jr. Knoxville, Tennessee February 27, 2023 (48 years old) View obituary Steve Wilburn Greeneville, Tennessee February 26, 2023 (46 years old) View obituary Lillie Thomas 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. Cope. . Was lucky enough to catch an awesome Steel Woods concert 2 summers ago. Jason lifted one of the gates and we scurried out, hoping we werent breaking any laws. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. It is an absolutely irresponsible, ludicrous, and aggressively insulting assertion to make, and its embarrassing I even have to address it. Make sure that the file is a photo. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. 9:39 pm. This story will be updated as further information becomes available. Share Obituary. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. This browser does not support getting your location. January 17, 2021 @ His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | AccessibilityCFS & TA | Terms . We go at this thing with the same musical integrity as Jamey, Cope once told Rolling Stone of the Steel Woods musical approach.