Timothy Roscoe "Ross" Copelin

Timothy Roscoe (Ross) Copelin, age 62, of East Ridge  died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Hospice Care Facility after a courageous 11 year  battle  with cancer.  He resided in East Ridge and was recently retired from the Treasury Department after a 31 year career.  He was born and raised in Mississippi.  He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1972 and later attended Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. After college, he moved to Atlanta, GA in 1977 and worked there 24 years before moving to Chattanooga in 2001.

He was the youngest of 3 sons born to Hollis Edwin and Ida Mae Copelin who both predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brother, Roy.  

His survivors include one brother, Larry Douglas Copelin (Patricia) of Oxford, MS; a niece, Melanie M Copelin; nephews, Michael (Rachel) Copelin, Dirk (Melissa) Copelin, and Jamie (Michelle) Copelin along with great nieces, great nephews, numerous friends in various states and extended family.  He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Junior, and four cats that shared his home.

A special note of thanks goes to his neighbor, Jean Martin, who acted as his primary caregiver for the six months he was able to live in his home after going in Hospice care.  We are also appreciative of the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga who provided excellent care for him during his last illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA or Humane Society in lieu of flowers. Family and friends will gather for lunch on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00PM at Wally's Restaurant, Meeting Room  #1, on Ringgold Road.  A Celebration of Life service will follow lunch.

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