David Richard Copley

David Richard Copley, 53 of Ethel, WV., made the journey to his heavenly home on Friday June 12th, with his family close by him.

He was born July 23, 1973, to the late Bobby & Kelsey Copley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Copley Jr.; grandparents, Donald & Louella Copley; uncles, Jamie & Gray Copley; and nephew, Randy Vanover.

David was always the kind of guy that may seem quiet, as if he had little to say but you would be wrong! Although he wasn’t loud or over the top, he just had the most unique way of saying the funniest things. He could cut up and bring the entire room to a hard belly laugh, some even to tears, even himself. To say he was quite unique is an understatement. If you knew him, you know! He was just the all-around good hearted, fun loving, crack you up, kind of guy!

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 happy years, Julie Copley, David was the absolute love of her life; his daughter, Autum, (Daddy’s girl) and son-in-law, Brandon Smith who he became very close with; one grandson, Christopher (Biboy) Smith who was the light and his whole heart! David had many in-laws that quickly became his family, he stood by them as they did by him, He considered The Vanover Family as his own family. He had a close relationship with his uncle’s Rick & Mike Copley; he talked of how he grew up always hanging with them and he talked of having the best memories with them. He would say he was so thankful for his aunt Sheila, she is always there for Us! Always checking in on his wife, Julie, and for that he was grateful. He loved his family and friends dearly!

He was a good working man that liked his job, he worked with some of the best people, he knew he could always count on. The crew in the White’s Armature Coil Department, Ronald Hall, who he became close friends with in just a short time being there. David had a great crew he worked side by side with each day. Mike Brown (Preacher), Dillon Hammond (Pyle), Jacob (Jacobee) Frazier, and many close friends throughout the company. They are Family! This November would have been 20yrs with the company. David will be greatly missed and was loved beyond measure.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026, at James Funeral Home with Mike Brown, Jacob Frazier, and Joshua Vanover officiating. Burial will follow in the White-Vanover Cemetery at Bruno. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, also at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of James Funeral Home, Logan, WV.