Matthew Kent "Matt" Copfer

Matthew Kent "Matt" Copfer obituary, Tipp City, OH

Matthew Kent "Matt" Copfer

Matthew Copfer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frings & Bayliff Funeral Home on Jun. 6, 2024.
Matthew "Matt" Copfer Obituary
Copfer, Matthew "Matt" Kent age 57 of Pasadena, Maryland formerly of Tipp City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 2, 2024. Matt was born November 29, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to David P. and Rebecca {Keish} Copfer Sr. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his children; Joshua (Brandy) Copfer and Morgan Copfer of Pasadena, Maryland and siblings; David P. Copfer Jr. and Kimberly Focht of Tipp City, Ohio. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Mason and Madison Copfer and Hayden and Chase Barclay.
Matt was raised in Tipp City, Ohio and graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1985. Matt began working at Piedmont Airlines right after high school. Through his 39 years with the airlines, Matt spent some time in Pennsylvania, but the majority was spent in Maryland with American Airlines at Reagan International Airport. Matt's children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He absolutely loved attending every school and sporting event that his grandchildren were involved in. He was their biggest fan and loudest cheerleader. Some of Matt's favorite pass times were; working in his yard, sitting on his deck with his dogs, and watching his hummingbirds. Matt will be remembered for his love for The Ohio State Buckeyes, and raising his kids and grandkids to love them just as much as he did! But most of all, he will be remembered as an amazing father, brother, son, uncle, and friend!
A visitation will be held at 10:30 AM until time of service at 12:30 PM, Saturday June 8, 2024 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Pastor Bonita Ritchie officiating. Burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.

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Patti Mehl

February 4, 2026

What a lovely human. I am so very sorry to hear of this kind man´s passing. He was a good person to me for the short time we were together. Peace to his family. Patti

Bridgett

June 18, 2024

It was always a pleasure passing by you in the hallways and terminal with American Airlines. We didn´t know each other´s names, our head nodes, smiles or a hand wave was enough.

Erica Dunaway

June 6, 2024

Matt, it was always a pleasure working with you since I started at USairways. You trained me on how to run a T-Point and helped mold me into the employee I am today. When you were my union chairman, you got me out of trouble plenty of times and saved my job.. lol because I was a little troublemaker when I first started. I thank you for that and I´ve made 17 years because of you. You will be missed dearly and always will be remembered by Tug#245. Rest in heaven my guy!! Prayers to the family.

Maurice Gamble

June 6, 2024

Matt was a pleasure to work with, and always had a calm demeanor about himself.

Elizabeth Littlejohn

June 6, 2024

This is so shocking. I was just joking with you at the time clock that Friday. As we always did every time you passed me. Never thinking that would be our last joke together. I´ll miss walking up on you while you sat in your tug completing crossword puzzles. I´ll always remember our jokes.
You´re in a much better place now. I´m praying for your family.
Elizabeth L.

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