Franklin Benjamin Copsey

Franklin ”Frank” Benjamin Copsey, 89 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Hillsville, VA. Born January 6, 1926 in Laurel Grove, MD, he was the son of the late Lillian Elizabeth Burch Copsey and Freeman Edward Copsey. Frank was the loving husband of the late Hazel Mae Tippett Copsey, whom he married on May 4, 1956 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and preceded him in death on May 22, 2012. He is survived by his children; Lillian Mae (James) Dickerson of Dugspur, VA, Frank (Jane) Copsey of Hillsville, VA, Rebecca (Mike) Porter of Mechanicsville, MD and Linda Downs of Mechanicsville, MD, brother, Leonard Copsey of Mechanicsville, MD, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Frank was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident, he attended Oraville School, he was in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Truck Driver (Road sign Crew) for the State Highway Administration, retiring in 1986 after 25 years of service. Frank enjoyed Crabbing, fishing, oystering, playing cards and Bluegrass music. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PMwith prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:00AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD Pallbearers will be: Milton F. Copsey (Godson), Edward Lee Tobler, Gregory Porter, Mike Porter, Russell Faison and Wayne Copsey. Honorary pallbearers will be James Dickerson, L.J. Downs, Frankie Copsey, Bryce Windsor and Randy Windsor. Memorial contributions may be made to Commonwealth Assisted Living at Hillsville 100 Kyle Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343 Attn: Unit C/Dementia Care/Sweet Memories.