Wayne Copley

Wayne Copley obituary, Chillicothe, OH

Wayne Copley

Wayne Copley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ware Funeral Home on Sep. 24, 2022.
Wayne Copley, 64, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with COPD.
He was born October 13, 1957, in Delbarton, WV, to the late Floyd and Martha Kidd Copley. On June 3, 2001, he married the former Crystal Lloyd who survives.
Also surviving are children, Samie (Kris Jude) Copley, of Chillicothe, Samuel Copley, of Columbus, Sarah Copley, of Columbus, Thomas Copley, of Chillicothe and Sierra "CC" Copley, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Crystal, Isaiah, Floyd, Elizabeth and Madeline; a brother, Clifford (Darlene) Copley, of Columbus; sisters, Lula Mae Copley Bailey and Emogene Johns; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Wayne B. Copley, II and Wayne Bernard Copley; a sister, Janie Bowe; and brother, Ed Copley and Barney Joe Copley.
Wayne was a devoted father and grandfather. He was always willing to help his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2022 in Springbank Cemetery with Pastor Rick Hartley officiating. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. prior to the graveside service on Friday.
You may sign is online register at www.warefh.com
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