Donald Wayne “Donnie” Copley, 77, passed away on July 29, 2024, at Oakview Nursing & Rehab in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
He was born on January 22, 1947, in Olney, Illinois, to Wilbur James and Dortha (Clark) Copley. Donnie married Sue Ann Hendren on June 17, 1973 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion, Illinois. They enjoyed over 51 years of marriage and were blessed with two daughters, Corie and Devon.
Donnie worked for the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid as a Medical Field Representative. Many will also remember Donnie from his family’s grocery store, Wib’s in Albion, Illinois. He grew up working there and later helped manage. He loved interacting with the community through his work there for over 50 years. Donnie and his brother Jim also taught swimming lessons to many people. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Albion, Illinois where he served as a Sunday School teacher and other roles for over 50 years. He was a member of the Albion Rotary Club, Edwards County Republicans, Albion Moose Lodge, Edwards County FFA Alumni, and the NRA. He enjoyed meeting people, telling stories and was a practical jokester. He was always ready to greet new and old friends.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Copley; his daughters, Corie (John) Hortin and Devon (Matt) Green; grandchildren Hunter (Madi) Hortin, Holden Hortin, Marin Green and Hudson Green; a sister in law, Mary Jean Ellis; his brother in law, Carter Hendren; his step mother, Mary Copley; 3 step sisters and 2 step brothers; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jim Copley; and step father Ed Albritton.
Visitation for Donald W. Copley will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion, Illinois. Burial following at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Illinois.
Donations in memory of Donnie Copley can be made to the First Missionary Baptist Church of Albion, Illinois; or the Albion Fire Department, or to the H.C. Hendren FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund. Envelopes will be available during visitation and funeral time at the church or can be mailed to Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Albion, Illinois 62806.
Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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