Richard Lee Copeland

Richard Lee Copeland, 53, of Punta Gorda passed away December 12, 2005. He was born April 15, 1952 in Sarasota, FL to Evelyn (Collier) and the late J.W. Copeland. Richard was a member of Eastside Baptist Church of Punta Gorda. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 34 years Janet; mother Evelyn Copeland; son David Evan (Jamie) Copeland. Richard was preceded in death by his father J.W. and sister Mary E. Copeland. A gathering of friends will be at 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Thursday, December 15 with a memorial service in celebration of Richard’s life to follow at 3:00 pm at the Punta Gorda Chapel of Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorial donations maybe made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book. .