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LAWRENCE COPLEY
ROBINETTE, W.Va. — Lawrence "Tom" Copley, 81, of Robinette, departed this life Mon., June 8, 2015, from his home after a sudden illness.
Born March 27, 1934, at Hetzel, he was a son of the late Blaine and Chattie Bell Moore Copley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Tennis, Blaine Jr., Andrew "Dutter", and Howard Copley; two sisters, Lorraine Tackett and Irene Sugg, and two nephews, Blaine "Bub" Copley III and Jonathan Copley.
Tom was a coal miner formerly employed with Arch of WV who retired in 1995. He was a member of the UMWA local 5958 and was a U.S. Army veteran. Tom was an excellent cook who enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Everyone loved his chicken and dumplings and cornbread. Tom loved his family and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren and a very special great-grandchild.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Ruth Copley; one daughter, Chattie (Josh) McKinney of Accoville; two sons, Anthony Copley of Beckley and Johnny (Paula) Copley of Bunnlevel, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Tommy Copley of Colo., Johnny D. Copley of San Antonio, Texas, Autumn (Chris) McKinney of Logan, Bernie Kilgore of Robinette, Lauren Copley and Colton Copley, both of Bunnlevel, and Brody and Bentley McKinney, both of Accoville; one special great-grandson, Lucian McKinney of Logan; two brothers, Ralph Copley of Taylor, Mich., and Rev. Frank (Lila) Copley of Combs Addition; one sister, Beulah Doty of Kistler; a special niece, Rosalyn (Bobby) Beddow of Accoville; many other nieces and nephews along with a host of relatives and friends.
Services will be held at noon Fri., June 12, at Man Church of God with Rev. Donald Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services Friday at the church at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.
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Chattie Mckinney
June 26, 2015
Dad you was everything to all of us we miss you so much you was the best husband and father to your family. We love and miss you and always will
June 18, 2015
Ruth
Praying God wraps u all n His loving
arms giving u peace & comfort During this time
Love u all
Bruce & Barb
Johnny Copley
June 18, 2015
The best dad I could have ever had, rest in peace pops knowing how much we miss you. I will never forget how good you was to me. I'm lost without you.
June 10, 2015
Tom, The family Reunion will not be the same without you,and your chicken and dunplings,,,,They are the best and so are you...I always loved talking to you, and hearing the stories that you would tell,,,You were one of the sweetest people I have ever met,,you always found good in everyone ,I am so proud to say we are family,,,,,Our loss is heavens gain,,,lRIP CUZ lOVE YOU Dana Moore Gibson
susie rogers
June 10, 2015
You will be missed Tom, Fly High Friend. The Rogers family, Mike and Susie
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