William DeLoach Cope

William DeLoach Cope^[2] (October 12, 1921 – March 23, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.^[1]

William DeLoach Cope
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office 1960[1]–???
Personal details
Born	(1921-10-12)October 12, 1921 Hollandale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	March 23, 2015(2015-03-23) (aged 93)
Alma mater	Millsaps College University of Mississippi

Life and career

Cope was born in Hollandale, Mississippi.^[1] He attended Hollandale High School, Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi. He served in the United States Navy.^[3]

In 1960, Cope was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives.^[3][4]

He farmed, hunted, and served as insurance commissioner.^[5]

Cope died in March 2015,^[3] at the age of 93.