Mr. Ricky Jim Copeland, age 71, of Livingston passed from this life at Tristar Centennial Medical Center on Tuesday night, January 2, 2024.  He was born in Amarillo, Texas on December 20,1952, to the late James and Royce Turpin Copeland. Ricky loved playing and tinkering with his guitar. He was fascinated by history especially the American Civil War. He loved his family dearly. 

Ricky leaves behind his sons Brian Copeland of Livingston, TN and James Copeland of Livingston, TN; grandchildren Clayton Copeland, Chelsea Copeland, and Camryn Copeland; and brother William Copeland and wife Pansy.

In addition to his parents Ricky was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Copeland and sister Lenel Miller.