Obituary of Lawrence Tom Copley

Lawrence "Tom" Copley of Robinette, WV Lawrence "Tom" Copley, 81, of Robinette, departed this life Monday, June 8, 2015, from his home, after a sudden illness. He was born March 27, 1934, at Hetzel, the 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; and 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 an 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, NC; eight grandchildren, Tommy Copley of CO, Johnny D. Copley of San Antonio, TX, Autumn (Chris) McKinney of Logan, Bernie Kilgore of Robinette, Lauren Copley and Colton Copley, both of Bunnlevel, NC, and Brody and Bentley McKinney, both of Accoville; one special great-grandson, Lucian McKinney of Logan; two brothers, Ralph Copley of Taylor, MI 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. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Man Church of God with Rev. Donald Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church and one hour prior to services at the church also. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.