COPENHAVER, Roy Arthur - b. September 30, 1926 - d. December 26, 2020

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Roy Arthur Copenhaver peacefully departed this earth on December 26, 2020 at his home in Longton, Kansas.  He was born to Thomas Clifford and Grace (Stephens) Copenhaver on September 30, 1926 at the family's home in Aline, Oklahoma.

Roy graduated from Dacoma High School.  He was drafted into the United States Army during World War II and served from December 5, 1945 through January 31, 1947, primarily in Korea.  He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal of Honor and the Army of Occupation Medal.

Roy was married to Carmen Edwards ni 1955, Dorothy Hoover in 1970, and later to Sandra George in 1996.  Roy was a lifelong farmer, rancher, and businessman.  He served on various boards and associations.  He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Branson.  He loved to gamble, women, and a good steak.  Even when he could no longer farm himself, he looked foward to taking burgers to the farmhnds and watching the combines.

Roy's memories will live on with his longtime friend and brother-in-law, Mike Goldberg, a bushel of nephews and nieces, and a multitude of friends.  Roy now rests with his parents and his siblings, Hellen, Clifford, Walter, Oscar, John, Jay, and Rachel.

Honoring Roy's wishes, cremation under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel of Coffeyville will take place, and a private family memorial will be held at a  later date.  Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice  and may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Avenue, Coffeyvile, Kansas 67337.  To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com.

(taken from the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel website)