of Conway, AR
May 3, 1955 - December 24, 2024
Gregory Warren Copley, The Life of the Party, died at age 69, on December 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Conway, Arkansas.
Greg is survived by his wife, Connie Copley, of Conway; son, Eric (Amanda) Copley, of North Little Rock; daughter, Amanda (Travis) Mulhearn, of Conway; daughter, Emily Copley (Sam) Nagher, of Conway; his grandchildren, Davis and Riley Mulhearn, Jackson and Eli Copley, and Evelyn and Birdie Nagher, brother, Gary Copley, Donna, of Cookeville, TN, sister, Brenda (the late Ronald) Grubbs, of Cookeville, TN, sister, Gloria (the late Steve) Presley, of Monterey, TN, and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cornell Hoyt and Jessie Copley, and granddaughters, Charlotte and Stella Mulhearn.
Greg was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 3, 1955. He graduated as Mr. MHS from Monterey High School and met his wife of 48 years, Connie, at Lambuth College, where he received a bachelor's degree and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Greg worked with ABF freight, where he retired in Fort Smith after 37 years.
Greg's passions included his family, neighbors, and friends. He enjoyed playing golf and guitar, riding his motorcycle, and singing karaoke. Neighborhood kids came to ask Greg to throw the ball or see what he was working on in his garage long after his kids were grown. He was a magnet for love, friendships, and good times. He never met a stranger and felt that every single person mattered regardless of background.
Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Conway, Sunday, January 12 at 3pm. There will also be a celebration of life in Monterey, Tennessee on his 70th birthday, May 3, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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25 Condolence(s)
Mike Brady
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Dear Connie and family, I can't imagine the loss you're feeling but pray for God's comfort for all of you. Greg was such a bright light and I always smile every time I think of him. He was always the same jovial
spirit and full of life never meeting a stranger. Just to be in the same room with him always made me feel happier and I'm quite positive that's the way he'll always be remembered by everyone that ever met him. Rest in peace my friend! You were truly one of the great and rare gems in life.
Jennifer Jones Staup
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Sending love from Tennessee!
Donald Ray and Cathy Presley
Friday, January 10, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessings to your family and Greg's Tennessee family.
Belinda Walker
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Connie and family, I am saddened to learn of your great loss. I pray that you will find peace, comfort and healing.
Ella Garrett
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Prayers for all the family ! Loved seeing that smile of yours. Tee it up high and let it fly. Rest in peace my friend!
Sylvia Burks
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Connie I was so sorry to hear about Greg’s passing. I know your friends will all be there for you and your family to help you in any way they can. Please know my prayers are with you all. Love, Sylvia
Darrell
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
My prayers Connie and to all the Family. Greg was a great co-worker and a super friend. I'll miss him dearly. I just wish you all the best in these difficult times.
Darrell and Bea.
Faith and Ed Wood
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Connie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Pat Flanders
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Connie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Chuck and Mandy Becker
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Connie, we are so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. I remember how much Katie loved him during our Tilles days. Sending many prayers and loving thoughts to all of you.
Toran Idom
Saturday, January 4, 2025
I hope your family senses the support of your friends. I am one of them. Toran Isom
Terry Lee
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Was one of my Best Friends he was one the Boys from Sand Springs who grew up with us in our younger days, and I loved very much as a Friend, and Very much Like a Brother and Will Never Be Forgotten in My Life!
Holly Lorenzen
Saturday, January 4, 2025
It's been a long time since being in AR. Connie and Family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to u all. It was my pleasure to know Greg, even if it was some time ago, those memories are forever! He will be missed
Tina Burkett
Saturday, January 4, 2025
I will definitely miss you. My friend, it was a pleasure to meet you and to. Get to know you and you do not ever know a stranger. You were so full of life. Your love for your wife and your children was always awesome to see and hear your stories .. You sure love to sing to karaoke or the jukebox or the radio station.. We love to listen to you sing..And you loved your friends. You were a faithful friend.. Lots of great memories. My friend, I really wish it could have been so many more.. So much love and prayers to Connie. And your children and grandchildren. I know how much they will miss you. Because I miss you and all of us. Miss you, you made a lot of good friends.. You touched every one of us in so many different ways. And you never judged.. You never took sides you just listened.. Rest in peace, my friend, I will see you again.. Forever in our hearts.. So much prayers and love to your family..I'm so sad..I will miss you so much.. You always lived life to its fullest and you always had a smile. I will miss that....
Sandy Hayes
Friday, January 3, 2025
I'm praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and comfort you.
Gabe Skinner
Friday, January 3, 2025
Fine fella to spend time with and take on a project.
Sumer Willis
Friday, January 3, 2025
I’m so very sorry! I loved his big personality & he gave the best hugs! He will be greatly missed! Love & prayers to you all!
Mike Conklin
Friday, January 3, 2025
I met Greg at Lambuth College in the mid-70’s, when he was a freshman, then later becoming a fraternity brother.
He blessed me with the nickname “Conko from the Bunko,” later shortened to just “Conko,” a nickname I’m still known by today!”
Over the last few months we’ve relived many of the fun times, reminding each other of days gone by.
I look forward to seeing him again, knowing that our bond will grow ever stronger.
Greg is a good man, and he deserves all of the accolades laid at his feet. Connie picked a good man, and he picked a good woman for a lifetime of joy.
Let us not forget Connie in our prayers. Goodbye my friend — Conko
Johnny Ford
Friday, January 3, 2025
Greg touched so many lives including mine. I smile sometimes when I think of us as children. He will never be forgotten.
Jack Adkisson
Friday, January 3, 2025
No one could have a better friend than Greg Copley! When I see him in Heaven some day, he will probably say, "What took you so long" Connie, our prayers are with you and the family. God bless you all!
Sandy Wyatt
Friday, January 3, 2025
I could kick myself for not going to our last class reunion. Dear, sweet Greg. You were always so inclusive of me when I wanted to fade into the walls at school. There’s a picture in the yearbook of you, Debbie Walker, Marty, and myself. You had asked me to ride home with you guys after school in your Mustang! We stopped at the DQ and someone snapped a pic of our little group. I was there!! With the most popular kids!! And in a pic published in the annual!! It remains one of my most valued life moments. All because of you, Greg. We grew up together at Sand Springs. And to school together at MHS.
I will see you someday in Heaven.
Larry (Bub) Mars
Friday, January 3, 2025
I’m lost for words. Just know that you all are in my prayers.
PJ Kelly
Friday, January 3, 2025
A true legend and a heart of gold! I will forever be thankful for his generosity when my daughter had a fundraiser. Always the first to support the kids in the office and always had a smile on his face! He made a lasting impression on me for sure, but 10yrs later, my daughter still talks about Greg and the tootsie roll lollipop wrappers he had and gave her!! May his memory be a blessing- PJ (ABF Linehaul co-worker)
Bill Elrod
Friday, January 3, 2025
Our prayers are for you to receive the full peace of God’s love. We love your family and I will certainly miss my best friend.
Faye Shepherd
Friday, January 3, 2025
Connie and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Greg but I know you all so he had to have been great. May his memory be a blessing to you.