Michael Copenhaver

Michael John Copenhaver, age 44, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends on October 19, 2026, at Northside Forsyth Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on August 28, 1982, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Michael was the beloved son of Pamela and Steven Kidd of Buford, Georgia and the late John Copenhaver of Summersville, West Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Brittney Bernard Copenhaver. He was a treasured father to son Anthony Copenhaver of Palm Coast, Florida and daughter Kennedy Bernard of Cumming, Georgia.

Others left to cherish his memory include his sister, Michelle Copenhaver of Brooklyn, New York; stepsisters Rachel Kidd-Chancey and her husband, Sean, of Marietta, Georgia; Katelyn Kidd of Atlanta, Georgia; and Rebecca Kidd of Atlanta, Georgia; grandparents Isabell and Wayne McClure of Crab Orchard, West Virginia; nephew Oliver Chancey of Marietta, Georgia; aunts and uncles Renae and David McClure of Canton, Georgia; Sherri and Richard McClure of Braselton, Georgia; and Susan and Larry Caldwell of Cumming, Georgia; as well as cousins Philip and his wife, Alycia McClure; Joshua and his wife, Krystal McClure; Jessica and her husband, Randy Buchanan; Rachel McClure; Julie and her husband, Joseph Sapecky; and Amy McClure.

He is preceded in death by great grandparents Ida and Clyde McClure of Grandview, West Virginia; cousin Nicholas McClure of Midlothian, Virginia; and grandparents Theresa and Dennis Copenhaver of Summersville, West Virginia.

Michael was a deeply cherished and devoted husband, as well as a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, and friend.

Michael grew up in Suwanee, Georgia, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school. After school, he worked in various jobs in the auto and insurance industries and was currently employed as a home inspector with HomeCloud.

He shared his love by cooking for family and friends and was known for his love of music. He could confidently name the artist and title of 95% of the songs he heard. Michael loved a good board game (unless he was losing) and was a dedicated college football and Georgia sports fan—especially for the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.

Those who knew and loved him will forever remember his laughter, kindness, and the love he shared with his family and friends. His passion for the things he loved and his devotion to those closest to him will remain a lasting part of his memory and he will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. Michael will be deeply missed every day.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McDonald & Son Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m.

The family sincerely thanks everyone for their prayers, love, and support during this difficult time.

The service will be livestreamed beginning at 3:45pm.