Freddie Paul Copas, 84 of Summer Shade passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023 at the TriStar Centennial Medical Center . He was born April 12, 1939 to the late Joe Copas and Marie Vibbert Copas.

He is survived by two daughters Lois (Phillip) Norris of Summer Shade and Tina Muse of Tompkinsville; one son Joe Paul Copas of Summer Shade; honorary son Austin Copas; two sisters Joyce Pedigo and Barbara Sue Stewart; eight grandchildren Tamara, Krista, Tessa, Malenda, Melonie, Makendra, Alexius and Corbin; twelve great- grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Martha Ann Lynn Copas. Five brothers Charlie, Roy, Virgil, Frosty and John David Copas; three sisters Glathey Strode, Stella Price and Betty Copas Pennington.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery . Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. and on Friday morning after 8:00 A.M. until time of the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made toward the funeral expense. Theses can be made at the office of McMurtrey Funeral Home.