Donald G. Coplin, was born on December 12, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Paul and Elsie (nee Bunch) Coplin, and entered into rest on Sunday, March 15 at the age of 89.
Dear & Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Lorreta Coplin. Loving father of Michael Coplin, and the late Gregory W. Coplin, Dearest brother to the late Wanda Crow, Dear Uncle of Jim Crow and Great Niece Emily Crow of Desoto Kansas
Beloved uncle of Valerie Ahlemeyer, Michelle (the late Tracy) Macklin, Sherri Fendler, Lorrie (the late Joseph) Israel, Larry (the late Sorangel Pena) Meyers, Dale Johnson, the late Jessie Johnson , Eric Lightfoot, the late Danny Lightfoot , Loving Cousin, and Dear Friend to many.
Donald was a retired long-time Yellow Freight driver who loved to workout, and exercise. Some of his favorite music to listen to was by John Denver, he loved to dance and he enjoyed being out in nature. He was a devoted Southside Seventh Day Adventist and Loved the Lord with all his heart. He served his country in the United States Marine Core and was discharged from active duty on July 7,1958. He was always a true gentleman and such a sweet & Loving person who will be dearly missed by many. What a Blessing he was in our lives.
SERVICES: a VISITATION will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 9:00 am until time of FUNERAL SERVICE at 11:00 am at the Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Cousin Donald was very loved by many, many cousins. Unfortunately, most of his large family on his mother’s side migrated out west. When we went back for visits, we would have the most enjoyable visits with Don and Loretta. I have fond memories of our visits to Washington Park, the Arch, the open air market, the Budweiser Clydesdales and the house where he grew up and the house where Loretta grew up. He was a wonderful tour guide. He and Loretta drove out to Idaho for a cousin’s reunion one year and we were last back there about five year’s ago. He and Loretta were so loved and are so very missed. Until we meet again.