Paul D. Copsey, 88 of Paulding passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare, Bryan.<\/p>\n
He was born September 13, 1928 in Paulding a son of the late Charles & Norma (Burkley) Copsey.<\/p>\n
Although Paul was a tow motor operator at General Motors and a reserve Sheriff deputy, he was most content at Copsey Stables, raising horses. He was a member of the Paulding VFW and Eagles and the Harness Horsemen Association.<\/p>\n
He will be sadly missed by his children, Shirley Bowers & Judy Davis of Paulding, Paulette (Dan) Dangler of Aspen, CO & Paul, Jr. \u201cBuck\u201d Copsey of Ashford, WA; sister, Gladys Utterbach of Payne; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.<\/p>\n
He was also preceded in death by his wives, Mary Ellen (Williams) & Louise (Sinn); brothers, Pete & Bill Copsey; grandson, Travis Davis & son-in-law, Tim Bowers<\/p>\n
Service Saturday, August 5, 2017, 10 am at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne with viewing one hour prior.<\/p>\n
Viewing is also Friday 5 \u2013 8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home.<\/p>\n
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.<\/p>\n
The family strongly suggests memorials to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601<\/p>\n
Fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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