John D. Cope, 61, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Auburn, Indiana, John was the son of the late Charles Cope and Ruth Teegardin who survives. John loved his job at Midwest Auto Parts in Fort Wayne, where he worked for the past 42 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, mushroom hunting, golfing, fishing, going to estate sales, and spending time with his friends on the weekends. Surviving are his daughters, Autumn (Ryan) Ferguson, Heather Cope, Dawn Cope; 4 grandchildren; sister, Tami Cope, Sheri (Joe) Bissonnette; and 3 nieces. John was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Teegardin. Service is 2 pm, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 11 am until the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.