of Walnut Ridge, AR

August 30, 1936 - September 3, 2025

CSM Aubrey Eugene ''Sarge'' Copeland, 89, of Walnut Ridge, AR passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1936 in Steele, MO to Joseph and Mary (Harrison) Copeland. Sarge proudly served in the United States Army, serving during both the Korean and the Vietnam conflicts. He retired as a respected Command Sergeant Major after 22 years of dedicated service. As a civilian, he worked and retired as a supervisor for ConAgra Foods, before going to work for Walmart, retiring after more than 20 years. Sarge loved playing golf, small engine repair that he referred to as ''tinkering and piddling'', the St. Louis Cardinals and doing his yardwork.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Ralph and Ena Dawson; daughters, Donna Copeland and Tammi Davis and sisters, Mary Sue Morris and Peggy Copeland.

Those left to remember Sarge are his loving wife of 68 years, Ralphaine; sons, Jeffrey (Renee) Copeland, Brett Copeland and Sean (Betsy) Copeland; daughter, Tonja (Mark) Gibson; grandchildren, Christina Reynolds, Skylar Sloan, Jeremie Copeland, Audrey Copeland, Tristan Copeland, Hayden Copeland, Peyton Copeland, Teagan Copeland, Rachel Copeland, Josh Gibson, Drew Copeland and Aubrey Copeland; great grandchildren, Alanna, Christopher, Caleb, Skyla and Grayson; great-great granddaughter, Blakely and many more friends, family, neighbors and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 beginning at 12pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Sarge's honor to the NEA Humane Society.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com