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Roy Copeland Obituary
SEBRING, Fla. - Roy Bowden Copeland Sr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on Sept. 9. 1942, in Allen Park, Michigan, to Noble Bowden and Alice (Slayden) Copeland. Roy was a business owner in the manufacturing industry, was of Christian faith and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a resident of Sebring, since 1979 having come from Paducah, Kentucky. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a ham radio enthusiast. He will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a great storyteller with a larger than life personality. He loved family gatherings and was very proud of the close knit family he and his wife Sandy built together.
Roy is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Roy Bowden Copeland Jr. (Pam) of Clermont, Florida, Steve Copeland (Leslie) of North Port, Florida, Warren Copeland (Jennifer) of Lake Placid, Florida, Lacey Copeland (Wendi) of Sebring, Florida. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Slade Copeland (Sydney), Amanda Copeland, Joshua Copeland, John Carter Copeland, Ciara Copeland, Mimi Copeland, Jackson Copeland, and Luke Allison; two great grandchildren, Slayden Copeland and Emmett Copeland.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers- Fred Copeland and James Copeland. A visitation will be held 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday April 1, 2023 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida a 11 a.m. memorial service will folllow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring. Online condolences may be left at www.stephensonnelsonfh.com.
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Mary Jo
December 6, 2023
So sorry to see that my friend Roy has passed, he was a dear friend
gary dressel
March 29, 2023
Sorry Roy and Steve for your loss. Being around your dad through our friendship I saw very much what a great husband and father he was. Heard many stories from you boys and could tell of your love for your Dad. I remember him carrying Logan around at a family gathering right after Logan was born for over an hour showing him off to everybody. He really loved his family and friends and had a big heart. I know you'll miss him.
Melinda and Richard Roberts
March 28, 2023
Copeland family we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Maureen Sharpe
March 26, 2023
Sending Hugs and Love as you walk this journey with your family and friends. Love, Jerry and Molly
Fred Massoni
March 24, 2023
A Great guy, A mentor, A friend. I have known RB for 40 years, talked with him on Ham Radio. That was one of his enjoyments among other things, He was a Family man, They meant everything to him. He Loved hunting and fishing. I have alot of great stories about my Friend. He will surely be missed by many. RIP RB
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