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Johnny Copeland Obituary
Johnny Copeland, 73, of Grand Valley Lakes - Saulsbury, departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
The son of the late John A. and Joan Copeland, he was a native of West Memphis, AR and lived most of his life in West Tennessee. Prior to becoming disabled, he had worked as a carpenter and welder. He was married to Sheila Marie Braddock Copeland prior to her death in April, 2003.
He is survived by three daughters, Kimberly Motes (Jason) of Cordova, TN, Shannon Anderson of Florida and Jessica Peg of Selmer; two sons, Jonathan Copeland (Anita) of Kankakee, IL and Justin Copeland of Knoxville; and several grandchildren. He was engaged to Debra Eubanks, also of Saulsbury.
In addition to his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rikky Copeland.
No services are scheduled for Mr. Copeland.
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