Canton - Gordon Coppenbarger, 86, of Canton
passed away at 10:44 pm Friday, July 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded
by family. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Havana to Clarence and
Lillie (Hendee) Coppenbarger. Gordon married Lowane Rilea on October
16, 1954 in Havana. She survives along with four children; Julie
Coppenbarger, Kelly Rawley and Sonja Cozad, all of Canton and Gordon
Coppenbarger II of Peoria Heights, six grandchildren; Andrea Evans,
Alicia Evans, Carly Cronk, Jill Rawley, Brandy Cozad and Ryan Cozad,
sixteen great-grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren and a nephew
Jim Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Vicky Hall and one sister Helen Chase.
Gordon retired from International Harvester Company as a forklift
driver after 31 years of service. He read his bible every day and
always had a smile on his face.
Cremation rites have been accorded
and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Oaks-Hines
Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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