Birth date: Sep 20, 1947 Death date: Feb 27, 2026
Copeland, Robert Ackerson Lake, Michigan Robert “Bob” David Copeland, 78, of Ackerson Lake, Michigan, passed away at home on February 27, 2026. Bob was born on September 20, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan to Gerald and Jane (Middleb Read Obituary
Our deepest sympathies, Sid and family on the passing of Bob. He was a favorite "big" cousin of mine. He was kind, loving and fun to be around! He had a great sense of humor and his infectious smile was endearing. We marveled at his talents and abilities and his love for his family was always evident. He never knew a stranger and he had interesting stories! Praying for God's comfort and strength for you all. Kathy and Larry Lee
Sid, Molly, and Rob,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are being lifted up in prayer to help you manage through an unmanageable time. I have great memories of my Dad coming over to see you at the lake and getting to tag along with him. My Dad always thought highly of your family and loved his time talking with Bob.
I have enjoyed conversations with Bob and wish I had known him longer. I was fascinated how he made the Army system work for him and not the other way around like most of us during the Vietnam draft era. He enlisted and elected to be trained as an Army aircraft mechanic. Following his training he was shipped to Vietnam, but he was not assigned as an aircraft mechanic. He served out his tour and was given the option to reup with a bonus. He took the deal to stay in Vietnam, but only if he could work as an aircraft mechanic, and that is what happened. On the next reup, with the bonus he negotiated a good state side job. He made the unworkable system work for him. I was not that smart when I went in the service. I wish I had known this intelligent, humble man 55 years ago when I had to enlist. I will miss Bob and our talks, but his memory will be a blessing to me. George Potter Ackerson Lake
I have enjoyed conversations with Bob and wish I had known him longer. I was fascinated how he made the Army system work for him and not the other way around like most of us during the Vietnam draft era. He enlisted and elected to be trained as an Army aircraft mechanic. Following his training he was shipped to Vietnam, but he was not assigned as an aircraft mechanic. He served out his tour and was given the option to reup with a bonus. He took the deal to stay in Vietnam, but only if he could work as an aircraft mechanic, and that is what happened. On the next reup, with the bonus he negotiated a good state side job. He made the unworkable system work for him. I was not that smart when I went in the service. I wish I had known this intelligent, humble man 55 years ago when I had to enlist. I will miss Bob and our talks, but his memory will be a blessing to me. George, Ackerson Lake
Lost brother Doug, life is short, and very precious
