Marlin Guy Copeland

COPELAND, Marlin G. of Bellefontaine, OH died Tuesday, July 26, 2005. He was born May 31, 1932 in Bellefontaine, the son of Frank and Clara Copeland and a graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He was preceded in death by his son Dale Allan. He is survived by his sons Ricky and wife Stephanie, Daniel and wife Tina; three grandchildren, Casey, Jessica and Andrew Copeland, all of Dayton, OH, his brother Edgar Copeland of CA, his sisters Violet Dean of Bellefontaine and Frieda Richardson of FL and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Marlin served our country in the US Navy on the USS Caloosahatchee. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the Dayton National Cemetery 4100 West Third Street. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Monday at First Church of God of Bellefontaine, 1000 East Brown Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Church of God of Bellefontaine in Marlin's memory. Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel in care of arrangements. Messages of condolence can be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.