Mr. Richard Elvis Copeland, Sr., 68 of Hanceville, passed away late Tuesday night on March 29, 2016, in Cullman. He was born in Warrior, AL, to Richard Louis and Etha Allred Copeland. He worked as a welder, pipefitter, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Copeland was predeceased by his parents, wife, Shirley and brother, Pete Copeland.
Survivors include five sons, Richard (Sharlene) Copeland, Jr., Jason Copeland, Clellon (Marica) Grimmett, Terry Grimmett, and Tony Mann; three daughters, Cheryl (Jody) Couch, Deann (George) Hyder, and Donna Grimmett; thirteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sister, Elois (Nathan) Carden, Edith (Julian) Oaks, and Blanche (Charle) Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 2 p.m.
