Mr. Wylie "W. A." Copeland, age 79 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born November 28, 1940 in Bowdon, Georgia, the son of the late George Henderson Copeland and the late Annie Grace Rooks Copeland. He graduated from Bowdon High School Class of 1959; was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Viet Nam; and was retired from Trent Tube, where he worked as a Supervisor for over twenty-nine years. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #143. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Chambers Copeland; and four brothers: Cecil J. Copeland, Dan Copeland, Otis Copeland, and Robby Copeland. Survivors include his children: Tim Copeland of Temple, Georgia, Cynthia Copeland, also of Temple, Georgia, and Tammy Copeland of Carrollton, Georgia; sisters: Linda Green of Bowdon, Georgia, Lucy White of Carrollton, Virginia Geter of Roopville, and Martha Pierce, also of Carrollton, Georgia; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Pattycake. Graveside service will be conducted Monday, October 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM from Shiloh UMC Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Geter officiating. Flag presentation will be under the direction of the American Legion Post #143. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Autumn Square for the excellent care given to their loved one. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend the service, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available. For those unable to attend, the recording of the service will be available on his obituary page of our website. Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.