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Richard “Dick” Copeland

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Richard “Dick” Copeland

Birth
Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana, USA
Death
28 Jan 2017 (aged 81)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Clinton Falls, Putnam County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Richard (Dick) Copeland, 81, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 28, 2017 at home with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Stevens Mortuary on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend John Kessinger officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, IN. Visitation will be held at Stevens Mortuary prior to the funeral services on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stevens Mortuary is located at 5520 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224.

Richard (Dick) was born in Spiceland, IN, to Carroll and Gladys (Chew) Copeland on November 13, 1935. He attended high school at Spiceland High School and graduated in 1954. He retired from Overnight Transportation of Indianapolis. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Smiles Unlimited, a clown ministry, and served as the organization’s treasurer for several years.

Richard is survived by his son Thomas (Linda) Copeland of Indianapolis, daughter Melinda (Gary) Sowers of Indianapolis, grandsons Patrick (Brittany) Copeland of Indianapolis, IN, James (Jessica Toler) Copeland of Lafayette, IN, brothers Max (Janet) Copeland of Greenwood, Paul (Maxine) Copeland of New Castle, five nieces, two nephews, several great nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Arnold Copeland, his parents Carroll and Gladys Copeland, brothers William, James, Dale Copeland, sisters Carolyn (Bob) Addison and Jonell Copeland Green.

Obituary Published 01 Feb 2017 New Castle Courier Times
Richard (Dick) Copeland, 81, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 28, 2017 at home with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Stevens Mortuary on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend John Kessinger officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, IN. Visitation will be held at Stevens Mortuary prior to the funeral services on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stevens Mortuary is located at 5520 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224.

Richard (Dick) was born in Spiceland, IN, to Carroll and Gladys (Chew) Copeland on November 13, 1935. He attended high school at Spiceland High School and graduated in 1954. He retired from Overnight Transportation of Indianapolis. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Smiles Unlimited, a clown ministry, and served as the organization’s treasurer for several years.

Richard is survived by his son Thomas (Linda) Copeland of Indianapolis, daughter Melinda (Gary) Sowers of Indianapolis, grandsons Patrick (Brittany) Copeland of Indianapolis, IN, James (Jessica Toler) Copeland of Lafayette, IN, brothers Max (Janet) Copeland of Greenwood, Paul (Maxine) Copeland of New Castle, five nieces, two nephews, several great nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Arnold Copeland, his parents Carroll and Gladys Copeland, brothers William, James, Dale Copeland, sisters Carolyn (Bob) Addison and Jonell Copeland Green.

Obituary Published 01 Feb 2017 New Castle Courier Times


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  • Created by: Kerry K
  • Added: Jan 29, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175822674/richard-copeland: accessed ), memorial page for Richard “Dick” Copeland (13 Nov 1935–28 Jan 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 175822674, citing Clinton Falls Cemetery, Clinton Falls, Putnam County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Kerry K (contributor 47430702).