He is survived by:
His wife: Naomi “Junie” Copeland of the home
One daughter and Husband: Bud and Junie Ellis of Bengal, OK
Three sons: Nathan Copeland and wife Julie of Bengal, OK; Joshua Copeland of Sapulpa, OK; and Zachary Copeland of Bengal, OK
His Grandchildren: Jayla, Braden, Erika, Jadon, Jerad and Jake Ellis, Cadence, Mandalynne, and Gibson Copeland, and Braxton Copeland
Five sisters: Wilma and Travis Martin of Locust Grove, OK; Naomi and Dennis Mersdorf of Nampa, ID; Lorene and David Alley of Wilder, ID; Rosella Benny of Sapulpa, OK; Retha and Matt Grisham of Sapulpa, OK; Two sisters in law: Mernie Copeland of Hartshorne, OK; and Jeanie Copeland of Locust Grove, OK
Numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends
Preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Edna Copeland; two brothers, Jearl and David Copeland; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Dickard and Rodger Benny; two grandsons Jabin Ellis and Aaron Copeland.
Dale was a longtime resident of the area. He was a retired Pastor. Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.
To view Dale’s online guestbook, www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.