Charles Wayne Copeland, 76, of Wadestown, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Charles “Jack” Willis Copeland and Francies “Frannie” Ellen Varner Copeland.
Mr. Copeland was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of both the Olive United Methodist Church and the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Janice Wolfe Copeland; one son and his wife, Michael Copeland and his wife Carol, of Morgantown; one daughter, Barbara Watkins, of Reedsville; one brother, Glenn Copeland, of Core; two grandchildren, Tyler Wayne Copeland and Sarah Watkins; and two great-granddaughters, Serena Renee Bridges and Alexis Sky Bridges.
Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia Ellen Copeland; and one great-grandchild, Avery Lane Bridges.
At the request of the deceased, his body will be cremated. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at the Olive Cemetery at Pentress.
The Tennant Funeral Home, in Hundred, is in charge of arrangements.
