COPELAND, BILLY JOE, SR. Billy Joe Copeland, Sr., age 74 passed away on March 18, 2010. He is a retired police officer from the Oxford Police Department. He was an avid Alabama fan and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Moody, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Margaret Copeland and brother Larry Don Copeland. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Shirley Copeland; 7 children Joe Copeland (Jill), Debbie Jones (Jimmy), Ann Ficklen (Ritchie), Melissa Copeland (Jake), Roddy Larkins (Michelle), Kelly Henderson (Chris Butts), Mickey Larkins; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, and his beloved pet Sallie. Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 20 at 2:00pm from Southern Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Burns officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers at his request make donations to Maylene Fire & Rescue County 17 PO Box 38 Maylene, AL 35114 for their love and support during his critical time.