Willie Joe Copeland

Willie Joe Copeland, of Conway, died February 19, 2017. He will forever be in our hearts but God has called him home. He was born in Saltillo, Arkansas to Homer Lee and Minnie Eiberg Copeland. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Vernon and Bob Copeland and Charles Morgan. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda Carson Copeland; son Kevin Dale Copeland (Sarah), granddaughter Laney Alise Copeland, all of Conway. He is also survived by a sister, Velma Thomas, of Madera, California, and a large extended family. Willie spent most of his working years as a self-employed mechanic. He had a deep love for the world created by God. Spending time and being Papa to Laney was his greatest joy. Fishing, hunting with his son, and camping with his family were his favorite activities. In the neighborhood, Willie was known to have the cleanest truck, the neatest yard, and a great vegetable garden which he shared with family, friends, and neighbors. Visitation will be February 27 at 2 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m.