Thomas V. Copp, age 75 of Greenville, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born September 28, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late Stanley and Gladys (Wissinger) Copp. Tom was a 1967 graduate of Twin Valley High School in West Alexandria and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Wright State University. He retired as Vice President from Park National Bank (formerly Second National Bank) in Greenville. Tom also enjoyed farming the family farm for many years. He enjoyed dancing with his wife Peggy and friends; was an avid bicyclist; and loved basketball and cheering on the Wright State Raiders. Most of all he dearly loved spending time with his wife and family and especially his grandson Kaden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son and daughter twins; and brother Donald “Donnie” Copp. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy (Buckingham) Copp of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Rocky Harrison of Greenville; grandson Kaden Harrison of Greenville; and numerous cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00 pm until time of celebration of life service at 7:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH with Pastor Nick Good officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the L.E.A.D. through Recovery and Wellness, 600 Walnut Street, Greenville, OH 45331. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com
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