Robert was born in Tipton on May 8, 1971, the son of Donald Wayne and Elvie Joan (Oliver) Cope, and was a graduate of North Putnam High School.
Mr. Cope was a member of Moose Lodge #1592 in Greencastle, and IUOE Local #103. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. Robert enjoyed riding motorcycles, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids and family.
Survivors include his two children, Jonathan Cope, and Jacob Cope; six siblings, Lydia Chubb, (Douglas), Donald Wayne Cope Jr., (Kathy), Debbie Crowe, (Junior), Steve Cope, (Debbie), Richard Cope, (Susan) and Annette Henshilwood, (Jay); five grandchildren; a brother-in-law, J.C. Norman; a sister-in-law, Athena Cooper, (Nick); his father and mother -in-law, Jerry and Gerrie Norman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and the love of his life, and wife of 22 years, Patti Cope.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Dutcher officiating. Burial will follow in Little Walnut Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday.
Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.
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