J. Homer Copp

John Homer Copp was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Early life

Copp's mother was Ella K. Copp.

Career

In 1919, he was the Republican candidate for Shenandoah County in the Virginia House of Delegates, against Democratic candidate George H. Snarr. He won with 1,872 votes compared to Snarr's 1,243.

Personal life

Copp and his wife, Edna, had two daughters and a son.
Copp was injured fatally on May 6, 1944, while driving on Route 631 near Strasburg, where he lived. His car was hit by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train. He died before he could be taken to a Winchester hospital. He was 62.