Joseph Budd Cowperthwait

Joseph Budd Cowperthwait “Coppy” of Southampton passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was 84. He was born on December 7, 1927 to Elsie Branin and Clinton Cowperthwait and lived in Burlington County his entire life. Bud married Jane Shinn on October 4, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Martha Coles Cowperthwait; and his brother, William Charles Cowperthwait. Budd enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the U.S. occupation of Japan. He was assigned to the 5th Special Services, 25th Infantry Division, 8th Army while stationed in Kobe, Japan. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1947 and took great pride in being a World War II veteran. He was well known in the Mt. Holly area for the years he owned and operated Coppy’s Drive In. Coppy was an accomplished athlete who excelled at all sports. He spent a lifetime enjoying sports both as a participant and spectator. He had a love of the good old Phillies. Coppy loved animals, especially the many dogs he had over his lifetime. He enjoyed the Jersey shore, fishing, and his many good friends at the Woodshed. He loved life, enjoyed it with carefree style, and made his own rules. But most important to him was his love and devotion to his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jane and his children, Dan (MaryAnn), Joanne Gardner (Gary), Sue McLaughlin (Russ), Clint (Debbie), and Kay Schuh (Rich). He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Shane Gardner, Shelly Gardner, Adam Cowperthwait, Russ McLaughlin III, Kristen McLaughlin, Matthew Cowperthwait, Jacob Cowperthwait, Zachary Cowperthwait, Katie Schuh, Ricky Schuh, and Terry Schuh. In addition, he is survived by one great-granddaughter, Skylar Cowperthwait. Funeral service will be held 10 am, Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Holly, 125 Garden St., Mt. Holly. Interment will be private. Friends and relatives may visit with the family Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Leukemia Society, Southern NJ Chapter, 528 B Fellowship Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 or the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 15 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, NJ 08060.

Joseph Budd Cowperthwait

December 7, 1927 - November 18, 2012