COPELAND JAMES ROBERT Age 93, passed away October 21, 2015. He was born on November 30, 1921 in Marting, West Virginia to James A. and Jane (Adamson) Copeland. He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant, Company B, 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart, E.A.M.E. Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and a Unit Citation. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of VFW Post #2502. He moved to the South Lyon area in 1953. James was the loving father of Vickie Ellen (Christopher) Fiedrich, Barbara Ann Copeland-Anderson and James Anthony Copeland. His sister, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive him. Visitation was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a funeral service being held on Thursday, October 29 at 11:30AM at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake St., South Lyon. He will be laid to rest in Great Lakes National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michigan Woodcarvers Association (Lean On Me), 2033 Jonathan Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. www.phillipsfuneral.com
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COPELAND JAMES ROBERT Age 93, passed away October 21, 2015. He was born on November 30, 1921 in Marting, West Virginia to James A. and Jane (Adamson) Copeland. He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant, Company B, 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart, E.A.M.E. Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and a Unit Citation. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of VFW Post #2502. He moved to the South Lyon area in 1953. James was the loving father of Vickie Ellen (Christopher) Fiedrich, Barbara Ann Copeland-Anderson and James Anthony Copeland. His sister, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive him. Visitation was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a funeral service being held on Thursday, October 29 at 11:30AM at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake St., South Lyon. He will be laid to rest in Great Lakes National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michigan Woodcarvers Association (Lean On Me), 2033 Jonathan Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. www.phillipsfuneral.com
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