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Robert Jeffrey Copeland

February 7, 1961 - January 17, 2022

Robert Jeffrey Copeland, 60, of Gainesville died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home, following a long illness. Mr. Copeland was born on February 7, 1961 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Cecil and Fayre Copeland. Mr. Copeland was raised in Archer, Florida. He graduated from Newberry High School and Santa Fe College. He had a long career as a Zone Mechanic at Shands Hospital, working over 33 years before his retirement in 2017. Mr. Copeland attended both Archer United Methodist Church and Grace United Methodist. Mr. Copeland loved the outdoors; especially his farm and his pine trees. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, helping his son to reach the level of Eagle Scout. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Fay Getzen. Survivors include his wife, Denise Virginia Adair-Copeland; his son, Jonathan Anthony Copeland; his brother, Thomas Winston Copeland; his nephew, Kendal Copeland ; his niece, Marylynne Davis; and his beloved dog, Leo. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00 A.M at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Archer, Florida, with Rev. Tom Nelson officiating. Memorial donations in Mr. Copeland’s memory may be made to Al'z Place www.donate.giving.ufhealth.org

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Robert Jeffrey Copeland, 60, of Gainesville died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home, following a long illness. Mr. Copeland was born on February 7, 1961 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Cecil and Fayre Copeland. Mr. Copeland was raised... View Obituary & Service Information

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