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Terry Copley Obituary
1967 - 2019
Terry S. Copley, 52, of Ashville, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was born on April 29, 1967 to the late Dude and Evelyn Pearleen (Carter) Copley in Columbus, OH. He was a 1985 graduate of South High School and worked for over 23 years for the Franklin Co. Engineers. He enjoyed assisting Veterans with Honor Flights and loved planting trees especially apple trees for the deer. Besides his parents, Terry is also preceded in death by a brother Tim Copley and father-in-law Paul Gochenour. Terry is survived by wife of almost 25 years, Jackie A. (Gochenour) Copley; daughter, Alison Copley; brothers, Michael (Tracie) Copley of Pataskala and Clyde (LaDonna) Carter of Columbus; mother-in-law, Norma J. Gochenour; and sisters-in-law, Vickie (Craig) Fleming and Peggy (Michael) Gibson, all of Orient; several nieces and nephews; many friends and co-workers. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wed., May 8 and Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Thurs., May 9 at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, 43103 with Perry Fausnaugh officiating. Interment will follow at Beckett Cemetery in Commercial Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Pickaway County Community Foundation (include a note-in memory of Terry Copley for Friends of Pickaway County Parks & Trails Fund), 770 No. Court St., Circleville, OH 43113. Online condolences at olivercheekfuneralhome.com
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Laura Gifford
May 9, 2019
thinking of you daily and praying for some peace...
Patty Jones
May 8, 2019
Jackie and family, I am thinking of you and praying for you at your time of loss.
Bryan Dunkle
May 8, 2019
I always enjoyed working and chatting with Terry.Talking about his train horn and how he treated the Vets in a very kind way He will be MISSED.
Joni Jenkins -Williamson
May 8, 2019
Jackie, I am keeping you in my prayers and am so sorry for your loss.
Frank Boyer
May 8, 2019
I will miss you my friend,Prayers for the family.
WILMA COOK MEEK
May 7, 2019
TERRY MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. HE WAS KIND, FUNNY AND HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. I ALWAYS ADMIRED HOW MUCH HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND WAS GLAD FOR HIM. TERRY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE AND I AM GLAD THAT I KNEW HIM AND THOUGHT OF HIM AS MY FRIEND AS WELL AS MY FAMILY. TERRY
HAD A GOOD LIFE BECAUSE HE WAS LOVED BY JACKIE AND ALISON AND MANY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU BOTH
IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.
virgil downs
May 7, 2019
thank you my friend, for being a good friend to me. I will miss you and now the world will have one less good man on it. you will be remembered.
Virgil Downs
May 7, 2019
To his wife and family, he touched my heart with his kindness. He made me laugh and he never made me fill less then anyone. He always talked about his family how proud he was and loved them. I will miss him, the world lost a good man. You will always be in my prays.
Virgil Downs
May 7, 2019
Terry was and is a good friend, I will always remember him as a good hearted man.very caring for his friends family and vets. He always liked my jokes. Thanks Terry, I will miss you. But only for a short time in Gods eye, we will meet again. Friends always, Virgil
May 7, 2019
Jackie I'm so sorry for your loss. No one can know how you feel, but I hope that time and good memories will help you in your grief. I never met your husband, but my heart hurts for you and your family.
Patty Weikert (MMIC)
Tammie Wade
May 6, 2019
So sorry for the loss of Terry.... May GOD give you peace
May 6, 2019
Terry was a true friend and mentor. He always led by example and was there for you when you needed to talk. He taught me the art of practical jokes, and was good at it. His stories were unmatched , and he always stumbled into the most awkward situations. Lol. Terry was always the first to lend a hand or pat you on the back. He was one of my best friends , almost like a older brother to me. Constantly giving me life advice wether I wanted it or not. The world lost a great man, and I will never forget. RIP buddy
May 6, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 6, 2019
Heaven holds the faithful departed. Rest easy brother.
KATHY and MARK HALL
May 6, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.
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