Rev. Robert Copeland

Va. Rev. Robert M. "Bob" Copeland Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynne Copeland; three daughters, Brenda Byrd, Suzy Burke and Christi Stapleton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at Holston View United Methodist Church with services following at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, at Holston View Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, is serving the family of Mr. Copeland.