Kenneth Copeland, 73 of Cape Girardeau, Mo., formerly of Piggott, passed away July 7, 2010, in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born Feb. 8, 1937, near Rector, and was the son of the late Marion and Lou Anna (Jewell) Copeland. He was united in marriage to Pauline Syberg May 4, 1963, and to this union two daughters were born.
Kenneth was a member of the First Baptist Church, Piggott Masonic Lodge # 545, New Piggott Chapter # 623, Order of the Eastern Star and he served six years in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Copeland, and one sister, Ann Blair.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Copeland of Suwanee, Ga.; two daughters, Carol Bauer and husband Chris of Ballwin, Mo., and Kristy Adams and husband Christian of Suwanee, Ga.; three grandchildren, Tyler Bauer, Timothy Bauer and Bison Adams; one sister, Betty Humphrey of St. Louis, and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday, July 10, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Kevin Murray officiating. Burial was in Piggott Cemetery. Visitation and Masonic services were held Saturday prior to services at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Chris Bauer, Christian Adams, Tyler Bauer, Timothy Bauer, Bill Humphrey, Kerry Hogan, Luke Presley and Tim Blair.
