Rocky Patrick Copeland, 64, passed away, Wednesday, May 13, 2021, at his home in Morehouse, Missouri.

He was born November 2, 1956, in Sikeston, MO, to the late Claude Copeland and Eva Patrick Copeland.  He was of the Baptist faith and had been a supervisor with Arvin Automotive in Dexter, MO before retiring.

He is survived by the love of his life, Velma Cochran of Morehouse; one brother Vince Chinell; six nieces and nephews, Becky (Scott) Crumpecker of Morehouse, Pam (Bobby) Eldridge of Sikeston, Chris (April Thompson) Acord of Memphis, TN, Kevin (Heather) Acord of Baton Rouge, LA, Lindsey (Michael) Brewer of Memphis, TN, and Michael (Jeannette) Copeland of Utah; seven great nieces and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Copeland Donze, Claudette Copeland, and Alma Acord.

A Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Morehouse Methodist Church with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:30 p.m.

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