Robert Bob E. Copeland of Rolla, Mo. passed away at his home on March 19, 2015. Bob Copeland was 74 years, 5 months, and 21 days of age.

Bob Copeland was born on September 27, 1940 in St. James, Mo. to his parents: Wright and Beatrice Copeland. Robert Copeland was united in marriage to Terri McAntire on December 31, 1970 in St. James, Mo.

Bob Copeland owned and operated school buses for over 20 years in the St. James school district. He also owned a bulldozer and did bulldozing work for over 20 years. Robert Copeland lived all of his life in the St. James Community. He had many friends and relatives who loved him and will miss him.

Robert Copeland is survived by his wife of the home: Terri Copeland of Rolla, Mo.; four sons: Robert D. Copeland and wife Lesley of Owensville, Mo.; Rick Copeland and fiance' Cathy Lloyd of Owensville, Mo.; Frankie Copeland of St. James, Mo.; and Dan Copeland and wife Tamara of St. James, Mo.; three brothers: Lee Copeland and wife Carol of Cloves, California; Ronald Copeland and wife Barb of St. James, Mo.; and Bill Copeland and wife Diane of Rolla, Mo.; one sister: Sherrie Johnson and husband Curtis of St. James, Mo.; sister-in-law: Paula Copeland of Licking, Mo.; and six grandchildren: Marissa, Trevor, Jay, Drew, Carly, and Makayla Copeland and one great-grandchild: Kynlee Heidbrink. Along with a host of relatives and friends.

Robert Copeland is preceded in death by his parents: Wright and Beatrice Copeland; two brothers: John Copeland and Keith Copeland; sisters: Dolly Copeland and Sandra Copeland; and one sister-in-law: Barb Copeland.

Services
Visitation for Robert Copeland will be conducted on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 5 - 8 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo. with Rick Mosher and Scott Fitch officiating. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends. Burial will in the Wishon Cemetery in rural St. James, Mo.

Memorials may be made to the St. James Christian Church in St. James, Mo.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

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