Bill Copsey

Charles "Bill" Copsey, 92, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Payne on August 24, 1920, a son of the late Norma (Burkle) and Charles  Copsey.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Panhandle Eastern Pipeline.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Betty; children, Morris (Terri) Copsey of Gravette, AR, Joan (Arvil) Sizemore of Vicksburg, MS, Lynn Copsey of Enfield, CT; stepdaughter, Pat Markham of Paulding; siblings, Gladys Utterback of Payne & Paul Copsey of Paulding. 8 grandchildren, 22  great grandchildren, 17  great great grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren & 10 great great grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death are his first wife, Esther DeLaurelle; daughter Patricia Tempel; stepson Roger Eagleson; brother Pete; 2 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.                        

Bills's service is at Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard, at 11 am on Tuesday, May 28th,  with viewing one hour prior.

Viewing is also Monday, 4 - 8 pm, at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne.

He will be laid to rest at Wiltsie Cemetery, with military honors.

Memorials are to The Church of Paulding Hospice, 250 Dooley Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com