November 15, 1940 – November 28, 2019
Barry Copas age 79 years of West Union, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Barry was born on November 15, 1940 the son of the late Paul W. and Glenna B. (Swearingen) Copas in Adams County, Ohio.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Darlene Copas, son Rocky Copas, and brothers Malcom, Robert Hunter, Ricky Copas. Barry was a member of the Satterfield Chapel Church, co-owner of Shupert’s Tire Service and was employed there for 58 years. He is survived by his wife Rachel Simpson of West Union, Ohio; daughter Darla Copas of West Union, Ohio; step-children Jim Simpson of Tallahassee, Florida; and Jackie Mercer Ft. Walton, Florida; brother Ronnie Copas and wife Rosie of Winchester, Ohio; sister Doris “Dee” Schatzman of Russellville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Danny Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. the day of the service.
