LACEY COPELAND, JR.

Lacey Copeland, Jr., 67, of Willard passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on May 14, 1957; the son of Lacey and Ethel Lee (Spells) Copeland Sr.
On Aug. 17, 1979, he married Ann Stanley, and together they shared over 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Copeland; his children: Lacey Copeland, III and his partner Isabell Espinoza, Shana Lyn, and Brianna Coleen; two grandchildren; and his siblings: Lorna, Arlene, Angela, Lee Lee, and Patricia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Gregory, Rodan and Elliott.
The family appreciates prayers of support during this difficult time, as no public services are planned.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home in Ash Grove.