- Date Of Birth: November 3, 1938
- Date Of Death: May 11, 2023
- State: New Mexico
J.O. was born on November 3, 1938, in Carlsbad, NM to Frank and Ruth (Prather) Coupland. He attended school in Piñon and graduated from Artesia High School. He and Jeanette were married on February 14, 1970. J.O. ran a sheep and cow ranch in Piñon, NM. He worked cattle as long as he possibly could. J.O. was an important member of the community serving on the water board, as fire chief of the local volunteer fire department, a member of the soil and water conservation committee, and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a member of the shearing crew for many years. He was an avid fisherman and had many fun fishing trips with family and friends. J. O. was also a veteran, serving in the Army from November 29, 1961, to October 28, 1963.
J.O., also known as “Poppy”, was very loved by so many. He was a wonderful husband and father. He loved life and loved to laugh.
J.O. was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Martha Jean and nephew, Jerry Coupland.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette; children, Kyra Gillum (James) and Tiffany Coupland; great grandchildren, Hailey, Austin, James, and Elizabeth; brother, Jack Coupland (Dana); nephew, Dan (Lori) and their children, Kylee and Kurt; nephew, Scott Coupland (Julie); great nephew, Rawley Coupland.
