Roy Wayne Copas

 

 

   Roy Wayne Copas, age 77, of Tompkinsville passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his residence. Born December 11, 1944 in Tompkinsville, he was a son of the late Joe Jefferson and Eunice Marie Vibbert Copas. He was the husband of Patricia Poole, who survives. They were married 43 years.

   Roy was a sawmill worker for Roy Anderson and James Ritter for 50 years.  He was a hard worker and told pride in telling people how it was growing up and he loved all cars. He enjoyed vacations to the mountains with his family. He was a Christian.

   Survivors other than his wife, include one daughter, Kara Beth (Justin) Hunter, Scottsville, KY; one son, Kyle Wayne  (Faith Kean) Copas, Tompkinsville;  three sisters, Joyce Pedigo, Barbara Stewart, and Betty ( Red) Pennington, all of Tompkinsville; two brothers, Virgil (Betty) and Freddie Copas both of Tompkinsville; and Kynley Gee , who he thought as a special grandchild.

   Preceding him in death were three brothers, Charlie, John David and Gary (Frosty) Copas; two sisters, Stella Joy Price and Glathey Strode; mother in law, Carolyn Bryant, and two children, Carolyn Marie and Trina Faye Copas.

   Funeral services will be Friday March 4, 2022 at McMurtrey Funeral Home , with Brother Thomas Stokes, officiating,. Burial will follow in the Basil Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2022,  after 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00..

   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to  the Basis Cemetery.

   At the request of the family face mask are required,