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    Robert Lee Copley

    August 21, 1949 - August 22, 2019

    Robert Lee Copley, 70, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, August 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 21, 1949 in Oceana, West Virginia, a son of the late Walker and Sadie (Rowe) Copley. Robert grew up in West Virginia and when he was a teenager his family moved to Detroit, Michigan. Robert detailed cars in Detroit for many years. After moving to New Castle, he worked in maintenance at the Flying J. He also owned Coney Island at 18th and Grand Avenue for several years. Robert loved people and didn’t know a stranger. He enjoyed buying and trading cars and repairing them. Robert loved to fish, spending time with his grandchildren, and family gatherings. Those left to cherish Robert’s memory include, his wife, Milissa; his former wife, Gloria and their children, Darryl, Tammy, Rodney, Robert and Christina; grandchildren, Raymond, Tiffany, James, Beto, Anthony, Jeffery, Adam, Marisela, Stephanie, Diane, Evelynn, Kash, Willow and Madi; 19 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Eloise Copley and Lynda Smith; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Cynthia and brothers and sisters, Walker, Ernie, Claude, Clyde, Clifford, Glen, Shirley, Ann, Ruby, and Ethel. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August, 27, 2019 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Palmer officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 pm prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Robert Lee Copley.

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    Robert Lee Copley, 70, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, August 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones following a long battle with cancer. He was born August 21, 1949 in Oceana, West Virginia, a son of the late Walker and Sadie... View Obituary & Service Information

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