Copeland, Herbert Lee, age 73, of Bella Vista, Ark. passed away Feb. 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940, in Dodge City, Kan. to parents Thomas and Madeline Houser Copeland. Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He enjoyed Golfing and Dirt Track Racing. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; his son, P.J.; and his brothers, John and Leroy. He is survived by his wife, daughters, sister, grandchildren, great-granddaughter. Celebration of Life services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church REC Building, Colwich. Memorial has been established in the Name and Loving Memory of Herb Copeland with High Banks Hall of Fame donations can be made to Herb Copeland Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 75223, Wichita, KS 67275
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Mar. 16, 2014
Herbert Lee Copeland, age 73 of Bella Vista, passed away February 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940 in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Thomas Copeland and Madeline Houser Copeland. As a young man, Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He was united in marriage to Barbara Louise Fain on April 21, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Herb was a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista and enjoyed golfing and car racing. He was well known in Oklahoma and Kansas where he raced sprint cars. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; one son, P.J. and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, daughters and husbands, brother, sister, grandsons, granddaughter, and great granddaughter. Memorial Services are set for 1:00 P.M., March 22, 2014 at the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Celebration of Life services are set for 11:00 A.M., March 29, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Recreation Center in Colwich, Kansas. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut, Rogers.
Herbert Copeland, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., was a longtime dirt car racer. He had multiple victories at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, Tulsa Speedway and tracks in Lawton, Muskogee, Dallas, Wichita and his native Dodge City, Kan. Copeland won a National Championship Racing Association title and twice triumphed at the Hutchinson Nationals, once regarded as the biggest sprint car event of the summer. He drove for many car owners over a 20-plus-year career, including Carroll Nance, whose state-of-the-art racers were recognized by fans as being white with a red No. 1. One of Copeland's landmark victories came in 1983 on Oklahoma City's half-mile oval, when he captured the inaugural NCRA vs. USAC Challenge. The $8,000-to-win race attracted drivers with Indianapolis 500 experience.
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Mar. 16, 2014
Herbert Lee Copeland, age 73 of Bella Vista, passed away February 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940 in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Thomas Copeland and Madeline Houser Copeland. As a young man, Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He was united in marriage to Barbara Louise Fain on April 21, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Herb was a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista and enjoyed golfing and car racing. He was well known in Oklahoma and Kansas where he raced sprint cars. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; one son, P.J. and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, daughters and husbands, brother, sister, grandsons, granddaughter, and great granddaughter. Memorial Services are set for 1:00 P.M., March 22, 2014 at the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Celebration of Life services are set for 11:00 A.M., March 29, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Recreation Center in Colwich, Kansas. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut, Rogers.
Herbert Copeland, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., was a longtime dirt car racer. He had multiple victories at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, Tulsa Speedway and tracks in Lawton, Muskogee, Dallas, Wichita and his native Dodge City, Kan. Copeland won a National Championship Racing Association title and twice triumphed at the Hutchinson Nationals, once regarded as the biggest sprint car event of the summer. He drove for many car owners over a 20-plus-year career, including Carroll Nance, whose state-of-the-art racers were recognized by fans as being white with a red No. 1. One of Copeland's landmark victories came in 1983 on Oklahoma City's half-mile oval, when he captured the inaugural NCRA vs. USAC Challenge. The $8,000-to-win race attracted drivers with Indianapolis 500 experience.
Copeland, Herbert Lee, age 73, of Bella Vista, Ark. passed away Feb. 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940, in Dodge City, Kan. to parents Thomas and Madeline Houser Copeland. Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He enjoyed Golfing and Dirt Track Racing. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; his son, P.J.; and his brothers, John and Leroy. He is survived by his wife, daughters, sister, grandchildren, great-granddaughter. Celebration of Life services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church REC Building, Colwich. Memorial has been established in the Name and Loving Memory of Herb Copeland with High Banks Hall of Fame donations can be made to Herb Copeland Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 75223, Wichita, KS 67275
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Mar. 16, 2014
Herbert Lee Copeland, age 73 of Bella Vista, passed away February 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940 in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Thomas Copeland and Madeline Houser Copeland. As a young man, Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He was united in marriage to Barbara Louise Fain on April 21, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Herb was a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista and enjoyed golfing and car racing. He was well known in Oklahoma and Kansas where he raced sprint cars. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; one son, P.J. and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, daughters and husbands, brother, sister, grandsons, granddaughter, and great granddaughter. Memorial Services are set for 1:00 P.M., March 22, 2014 at the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Celebration of Life services are set for 11:00 A.M., March 29, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Recreation Center in Colwich, Kansas. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut, Rogers.
Herbert Copeland, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., was a longtime dirt car racer. He had multiple victories at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, Tulsa Speedway and tracks in Lawton, Muskogee, Dallas, Wichita and his native Dodge City, Kan. Copeland won a National Championship Racing Association title and twice triumphed at the Hutchinson Nationals, once regarded as the biggest sprint car event of the summer. He drove for many car owners over a 20-plus-year career, including Carroll Nance, whose state-of-the-art racers were recognized by fans as being white with a red No. 1. One of Copeland's landmark victories came in 1983 on Oklahoma City's half-mile oval, when he captured the inaugural NCRA vs. USAC Challenge. The $8,000-to-win race attracted drivers with Indianapolis 500 experience.
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Mar. 16, 2014
Herbert Lee Copeland, age 73 of Bella Vista, passed away February 26, 2014. Herb was born July 5, 1940 in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Thomas Copeland and Madeline Houser Copeland. As a young man, Herb served in the military and in later years worked as a Chevrolet Sales Manager. He was united in marriage to Barbara Louise Fain on April 21, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Herb was a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista and enjoyed golfing and car racing. He was well known in Oklahoma and Kansas where he raced sprint cars. Herb was preceded in death by his parents; one son, P.J. and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, daughters and husbands, brother, sister, grandsons, granddaughter, and great granddaughter. Memorial Services are set for 1:00 P.M., March 22, 2014 at the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Celebration of Life services are set for 11:00 A.M., March 29, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Recreation Center in Colwich, Kansas. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Highlands United Methodist Church of Bella Vista or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut, Rogers.
Herbert Copeland, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., was a longtime dirt car racer. He had multiple victories at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, Tulsa Speedway and tracks in Lawton, Muskogee, Dallas, Wichita and his native Dodge City, Kan. Copeland won a National Championship Racing Association title and twice triumphed at the Hutchinson Nationals, once regarded as the biggest sprint car event of the summer. He drove for many car owners over a 20-plus-year career, including Carroll Nance, whose state-of-the-art racers were recognized by fans as being white with a red No. 1. One of Copeland's landmark victories came in 1983 on Oklahoma City's half-mile oval, when he captured the inaugural NCRA vs. USAC Challenge. The $8,000-to-win race attracted drivers with Indianapolis 500 experience.
