Gerald “Jerry” Copeland 72, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2023 with family by his side. He was born February 22, 1951 in Ft. Belivor, VA. He graduated from Lee's Summit High School in 1969 then served in the US Navy until 1982.
He served as a firefighter/EMT in Greenwood MO, Prairie Township, South Metropolitan Fire Protection District and Lake Lotawana. He worked in the wee hours of the morning delivering the bundled KC Star newspapers city wide to the paper carriers that delivered to homes. He married Patricia in 1987 and helped raise one of her daughters and 3 granddaughters. He was a history buff and especially loved watching movies and reading about Naval warships and airplanes. He was an avid Trekkie and had many Star Trek Christmas ornaments.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years Patricia, 3 step-children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, step mother, 2 step sisters, a step brother, a half sister and many nieces and nephews.
Military Honors and interment will take place at 12 PM on Thursday, December 7, at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, MO 64037.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to https://www.taps.org/
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