2022 01/15 – Donald Ray ‘Don’ Copple

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Donald Ray Don Copple, age 79, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. He was born November 23, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Hubert and Thelma L. (Hart) Copple. He married Julie Hood on November 3, 1974, at the pastors’ home in Centralia, Illinois, and he survived in Centralia, Illinois.

In addition to his loving wife of 47 years, Mr. Copple was left with his loving family; sister, Judy Minton and husband Al of Centralia, Illinois, brother, Bret Copple of Centralia, Illinois, and sister, Amy Qualls and husband Richard of Centralia, Illinois; nephews, Jeff Minton and wife Dana of Centralia, Illinois, Terry Minton and wife Pam of Ashley, Illinois, Sean Piper of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Terry Piper and wife Sabrina of Bryan, Texas, Andy Rollins and wife Laurice of OFallon, Illinois, Derek Perry and wife Mokesha of Des Moines, Iowa; niece, Tami Piper of Springerton, Illinois; some nieces and nephews; and furry friend Butterscotch.

Mr. Copple preceded the death of his daughter, Donna Copple; parents, Hubert Copple and Thelma Holt; and stepdad, Charlie Holt.

Mr. Copple is from the Protestant Faith. He graduated from the Centralia Township High Schools Class of 1960. He retired as a carpet salesman at D&E Carpet in Central City, Illinois. He retired in 1979 as linotype operator at Centralia Sentinel after 16 years of service. All his life he lived in Centralia, Illinois.

Mr. Copple has enjoyed being outdoors, fishing for many years, and trap shooting. He loves his motorcycles, and he is a man who loves to hurry. He can be found rebuilding motorcycles and racing them. He was a man of all jobs, working with his hands, especially the repair of his home. He lived in his parents ’house, and he can be heard saying, he mowed his mothers’ grass when he was young and still mowed his mother’s grass as an adult. Mr. certainly has a personality. Copple, happy with life and socializing with everyone he met. He recognized no strangers. He is known to be kind, and witty, making you smile or make you laugh. You never know what he will say next. He values ​​the time he spends with his family and friends.

Graveside Memorial Services for Mr. Donald Ray Don Copple will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Fouts Cemetery in Centralia, Illinois, with Jeff Minton and Bret Copple presiding. Friends are requested to go directly to the cemetery on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Inurnment will follow at Fouts Cemetery in Centralia, Illinois. Friends are invited to visit with Mr.’s family. Copples from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois. The family asks attendees to be careful with social distancing, wear a mask, and take any health precautions necessary to ensure a healthy environment. In exchange for flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Copple at the Centralia Humane Society or Jefferson County Shrine Club in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and can be received by the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home at 134 South Elm Street in Centralia, Illinois. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, or share memories with Mr.’s family. Copples at www.moranfuneralhome.net.

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