Kenneth Arthur Cope

Kenneth Arthur Cope, age 74, of Vilonia, passed away November 24, 2016. He was born on May 5, 1942 in Medford, Massachusetts to The Late Clarence and Dorthea Cope. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 30 years, Robbie Whitmarsh Cope of the home; three children, Wendy Odden (Jerry) of Alaska; Sheryl Hancock (Jack) and Pamela Delaney (Garry) both of Vilonia; five grandchildren, Robert Delaney, Tassie Childers, Jack Hancock Jr. all of Vilonia; Johnathan Cope of Alabama; Kirstan Odden of Alaska; six great-grandchildren, Alex, Breanna, Mikey, Gage, Ashlee, and Lane. He also survived by two sisters, Linda Cox (Hollis) of Hobbs, New Mexico; and Carol Sweatt of Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Cope was a Private Pilot and worked as Fishing Charter Captain in Alaska for 25 years. He was the owner of Fantasia Design where he contracted remodeling projects. Mr. Cope fought cancer for the last year and a half of his life. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. at the Vilonia Funeral Home Chapel. It was the request of Mr. Cope to be cremated. Memorials can be made to the Vilonia Fire Department in his honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main Street, Vilonia, Arkansas 501-796-2275. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.