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Jack Nolan Copeland

August 4, 1921 ~ May 6, 2013

Nolan Copeland, age 91 of Mineral Springs, AR, passed away May 6, 2013. Jack Nolan Copeland was born August 4, 1921 in Sallisaw, OK, the older of 2 children born to Andrew Jackson Copeland and Emma Myrtle (Worley) Copeland.

He spent his early childhood in Sallisaw and later moved to Mineral Springs, where he graduated from high school in 1940.

He joined the United States Army Air Force and served his country proudly during World War II. Nolan spent 18 months as a Prisoner of War at Stalag 17 in Krems, Austria.

After the war, he returned to Mineral Springs and married his soul mate and best friend, Marjorie Jones, in August of 1945. They made their home in Mineral Springs where for many years; Nolan owned and operated Copeland’s Grocery Store. He later worked for the First National Bank before retiring. Jack was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Mineral Springs. He served on the volunteer fire department and was a member of the Lion’s Club for many years.

He was preceded in death by: His wife, Marjorie Copeland in August of 2009 and His parents, Andrew and Myrtle Copeland.

Nolan leaves behind: His sister, Lorraine Ratliff of Purcell; 2 nephews, Don Ratliff and wife Charla of Purcell and Rick Ratliff and wife Debbie of Norman; Several great nieces and nephews, who were all very fond of him, and Many other family and friends.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Mineral Springs Cemetery in Mineral Springs, AR.

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