Robert “Jeff” Jeffrey Coppock
Robert “Jeff” Jeffrey Coppock, of League City, Tx passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Houston, Texas at the age of 71. He was born on February 25, 1954 in Bay City, Texas to Robert Melvin and Pauline Huebner Coppock.
He was raised on the historic Huebner Bros cattle ranch where the first shape his life took was that of a cowboy, learning land, labor, and independence before carrying that same steadiness into service as a Matagorda County Sheriff’s Deputy. From there he turned toward the law first graduating from Southwest Texas State University and then earning his place at Baylor Law School and rising to Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. His brilliance of the law lead him into practice at Vinson & Elkins in Houston. Never one to remain confined to a single identity, he learned to fly and left the practice of law to become a pilot, flying first as the assistant Chief pilot for the Hickman-Wheeler Aero Club, then for the Pacific Island Airways and Kitty Hawk on the island of Saipan and finally for Northwest Airlines based in Honolulu. Following September 11, he immediately entered federal service as a Special Agent with the FAA, ultimately overseeing operations across the Pacific region and later the American South, the position from which he concluded his career.
He was a man who contained multitudes—both flaws and magnanimous virtues. He was a scholar, a scoundrel, a troubadour, a traveler and a great man. He loved life loudly and without apology: good drink, good cigars, high stakes, deep conversations, open sky and open water, and the company of people drawn to his gravity. He had a mind that ranged widely and a voice that rarely hesitated to follow it.
He was preceded in death by his mother Polly Coppock, his father Robert Melvin Coppock, his stepfather Andy Knight, and his granddaughter Ila Quinn Coppock.
He is survived by his son Nicholas Coppock; grandson Darwin Coppock; brother Mike (Debbie)Coppock; sister Susie Yanko; nephews Travis (Pam) Coppock and Taylor (Anna) Coppock and their children; as well as many friends spanning the globe.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573. The service will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend https://youtube.com/live/oAtVIDRKPIg. A second memorial gathering, including the spreading of ashes, will be held at his family ranch following the initial service.
Susie, Debbie and Mike-
This is Liz Comiskey as married to Jeff when he was just out of Baylor and Vinson/Elkins.
I am so sorry and I am feeling very sad today of seeing this obit.
Wanted to reach out.
My prayers to all.
Liz Comiskey
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I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you at this time. Many great memories with you and Uncle Jeff going to the movies, bounce house, and attending my wedding. Many prayers for you and your family!
I worked with Jeff at the FAA out of Houston until my retirement in 2020. I had met him several years before that when he was stationed in Hawaii, when we went through some training together. I liked Jeff the first time I . He was funny and very smart but there was always more to him than he showed. I had no idea of the depth of his knowledge and life experiences. I tried to get in touch with him a few weeks ago but was not able to connect. I would have come to his memorial service but did not know until just today. I am sorry for your loss.
I will always cherish the fond memories of working with Jeff at the FAA/ASH. Even now, when I think of our many conversations, I smile. His life definitely impacted mine. Please know that I’m keeping all of you in my prayers. He will be missed by many.
I have many fond memories of Jeff from over the past 20-plus years… we had many deep conversations about our workplace, our lives, and the world at large. He was certainly a bit of a Renaissance man, and I’ll treasure those times together.
I am sorry for your loss.
I worked with Jeff in Honolulu both as agents for inspecting hazardous materials shipments by air from 2012 to 2014. He and I had some great times on the island, and he was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed—my thoughts and prayers for the surviving family, RIP Jeff.
I met Jeff in the early 2000’s shortly after we both joined the FAA. Jeff worked at the Honolulu office, and I was at Los Angeles office, and then we became office mates at HNL in 2014. Jeff blended well with the “local” Hawaii community with his laid back, surfer dude look. Although he was very accomplished in life, he treated all with respect. I never met his son Nick, but I heard many stories about him and felt the pride of his dad. Jeff put his heart into everything he did. It was my honor and pleasure to know and work with Jeff. Aloha my friend! Condolences to his loved ones.
I was lucky to work with Jeff in FAA. He was a great man who lived to the fullest. I always called him my hero because he accomplished things most of us only think about. Rest in peace. Jeff