[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. LLOYD W. COPPEDGE

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                            HON. RUSSELL FRY

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2025

  Mr. FRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a remarkable 
man and devoted member of the Myrtle Beach community, Mr. Lloyd W. 
Coppedge, who passed away on July 19th at the age of 80, surrounded by 
family and friends.
  Born in Abilene, Texas, Lloyd was a devoted husband, father, 
grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to all. After graduating 
from Texas Tech with a degree in accounting, Lloyd brought his talents 
and heart to the business world, eventually purchasing Wolverine Brass 
in Myrtle Beach in 1988. There, he not only built a thriving company, 
but a family. He knew every employee by name, cared for their families, 
and led with a huge heart.
  His entrepreneurial spirit extended to the restaurant industry, where 
he became a partner in Divine Dining, helping grow a beloved 
institution and once again touching the lives of thousands through his 
generosity and leadership.
  But beyond his business accomplishments, Lloyd's legacy lives in the 
lives he impacted, from his daughters Tracie and Allison, to his wife 
Judi, to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and even to the 
many ``adopted'' friends and family he made around the world.
  Lloyd Coppedge led with integrity, treated everyone with kindness, 
and never stopped working to make his community better. If you had 
Lloyd as a friend, you knew you had a guardian angel.
  May we remember his legacy, not just in words, but in the way we 
treat those around us.

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