Funeral services for Tommy Copeland will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 6, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Reverend Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA.Mr. Copeland was born on July 8, 1953 in Rayville, LA and passed away on October 30, 2017 in Monroe, LA. He was a retired diesel mechanic and served proudly in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War.He is survived by his children, Brian Copeland, Alisha Copeland, and Shawn Copeland and wife, Taysha; sister, Yvonne Williamson; grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Cameron, Ethan, Christian, Reece, Emery, Landon, and Trenton; and great grandchild, Emerson Hartman; and his special canine companion, Star.Pallbearers will be, John Bradshaw, Justin Bradshaw, Charles Bichsel, Ryan Bichsel, Alex Bell, and Blake Cooper.Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane.