Bartcop's Obit
Celebrating the life of Terry Coppage
Terry was born September 12, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joe and Anne Coppage and was the youngest of three children. He began his schooling at Holy Family in St. Louis and graduated from St. Mary's in Little Rock, Arkansas before attending the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Terry married the love of his life Debby in Tulsa on November 20, 1976. Terry was quite the entrepreneur over the years. He worked in the small loan, vending/gaming and restaurant industries. Terry also owned several businesses, including Rock Island and The Train Station, before focusing his time on his current career, Bartcop.com, as a political humorist. Terry was a drummer as a young man and always enjoyed music. He and Debby often traveled to attend the concerts of some of their favorite groups. Travel, mostly to Western states, was one of Terry's favorite things to do with Debby by his side. Northern California weather was an enjoyable destination spot as well as the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. He also enjoyed writing, discussing politics and hanging out at home with Debby and their cats, Rusty and Dax. Terry's motto was "have a good time every day" and he did that most of the time. He was a kind, caring and protective husband who frequently told his wife how much he loved his life, living with her and their kitties and writing the Bartcop.com web page. He was a confident, tenacious man who maybe had a little impatience in him but used those qualities to voice his views on truth and equality and provide a platform for like-minded people.
Terry is survived by his loving wife Debby, his brother Mike and wife Gayle of St. Louis, Missouri, his sister Patty and husband Wally Sieges of St. Louis; his brothers-in-law, Jeff Stephens and wife Angie of Tulsa, and Todd Stephens and wife Breanna of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and many friends. Memorial service will be Sunday, March 9, 2014, at 12:30 pm, in the Floral Haven Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s memory at F&M Bank, acct: #9281096; 1330 South Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112.
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...but his heart was always in the left place. 
...two of my oldest friends on DU. Back in the day (2003-ish) I was alg0912, and, for an odd reason, Dennis Donovan, at one time here as well (no sock-puppetry, just trying to lay low after a terrible time in my life). But, I've been here the entire time since March 2002. Bart's passing is bringing back so many memories of DU pre-2003. I came here because of a link on Bartcop.com. Stunned, bewildered, and feeling the fool that I believed in what was taught to me by teachers I thought were truthful and, at times, even valiant.
I've learned more about life and truth from you both (and DU as a whole), and from Bartcop.
I sit here in awe of you and of our departed friend. I am richer for knowing you all.
Jesus! This one hurts a lot. To you, Bartcop - cross gently my friend!!!
I guess were were at our best when we had a common, dangerous enemy. Nowadays, we just don't know who that enemy is, my friend!
11 years ago.
Safe passage, Bartcop.
R.I.P Bart. You were the first rabbit.
...and bring home to me to read every night when I was out of work and our phone had been cut off (and with it, our internet). Like another poster in this thread, BC's links are what brought me to DU so very long ago.
A sad day indeed. 
Rest well Bart, you will be missed.
I've been a fan of his for years and he will be greatly missed.
I'll lift a shot of Chinaco Añejo to Terry as soon as I can afford a bottle....
My life is infinitely better for having the fortune to have crossed paths with Terry Coppage.
Whether from making me laugh or from making me angry, he was a real journalist and always called 'em as he saw 'em. Through the Truth, Mr. Coppage made my life better.
Thank you, Bartcop!
¡Hasta Siempre, Hermano!
Peaceful passage and thank you.
... for BartCop. I too became familiar with him some 12 years ago, really through Mike Malloy radio show. I imagine Mike will dedicate his show tonight to him. I know I will be listening.
Peace..
He will be missed and for those "good old days" when...we just starting out..working to make a difference.
I did buy one of his "Worst President Ever" T's. I wore it to the local YMCA and got some weird looks
.....
Damn, what a loss.
Us Virgo's are a wicked bunch!
...you will be missed.
And my sincere condolences to the family.
I'll lift one up to you.
Have one on me for all the good memories
Over the years I had a few communications with him and he was always truthful and nice. We're about the same age (I'll be 59 in May). Maybe that has something to do with the shock even though I had a bit of a bad feeling reading his post on Feb. 18.
I found DU because of him.
He had been talking about a Bartfest in Colorado this month or next.
I tried a couple of types of Chinaco and could take it or leave it.
His trip reports complete with pics were real good.
Damn Terry, I can't believe you're gone.
I don't know if you can get these any more. I got a set of 4 for $35 in 2006. The pic is from Here. Aug. 9, 2006, http://www.bartcop.com/1815.htm
Now I don't drink alcohol anymore but I'll figure out something.
Maybe a shot of Dew at a 4:20 break. 
Jeez...
I was born the same year, got married the same year, and if I possessed even a little of the same talent, living in the same place, I'd find myself NOT be through the journey…
This, and everything else Bartcop had to give for those frequenting his Bartcom.com web page, was cut WAY too short WAY too soon.
Thank you for your journey, Terry Coppage.
