Obituary of Calvin Sonny Copley

Calvin "Sonny" Copley born on June 26, 1940 went to his heavenly home on November 22, 2023 with his loving wife Barbara Copley of 51 years by his side . Meeting him in Glory with his Savior Jesus is his daughter Rose Ann Bailey, brothers Gid, Buddy, Byrd, Henry and Oscar; sisters Gracie and Bertha; his parents Lutisha and Monroe Copley.

Waiting to join him again on that reunion day is his wife Barb; daughters Susan (Jimmy) Rose of Fort Gay, WV and Dorrine (Dean) Trevault of Maricopa, AZ. A favorite granddaughter Megan (Mark) Parsons of Salt Rock, WV; grandsons Calvin "Scotty" Bailey of Russell, KY, Russal and Tomas Trevault of Maricopa, AZ., one loving great grandson Briar Parsons and a special friend Elmo Canterbury.

Sonny loved the Lord with all his heart, mind, and soul. Studying his bible every night, visiting inmates at the local jail for 27 years. He was a member of Fairmont United Baptist Church in Dunlow, WV.

Sonny's joy of gardening, gospel music, his work shed, and outdoor Christmas lights showed that through his labors of love he wanted to share joy. He never met a stranger and was always laughing. We thank God for allowing us to love him and have been loved by him in return.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 28th at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Salmons and Bro. Elmo Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Messer-Copley Cemetery on Jennies Creek Crum, WV Friends may visit the family on Monday November 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

Care for Sonny and his family has been entrusted to our family at Wilson Funeral Home.