James "Jim" Copley's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska

James "Jim" Copley

September 3, 1942 - July 20, 2026 (83 years old)

Franklin, Nebraska

James "Jim" Copley's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska

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James "Jim" Copley

September 3, 1942 - July 20, 2026 (83 years old)

Franklin, Nebraska

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James Copley Obituary

James Copley, born on September 3, 1942, passed away on July 20, 2026. James leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Copley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Christian Copley; and his siblings, Ruth Hostetler (Roger) and Paul Copley (Cindy). He is survived by: his wife Shirley Copley; his children, Mark Copley (Wendy), Carrie Garcia (Gus), Chris Copley (Clara) and Leah Kudlak (John); his grandchildren, Kayla Cerquozzi (Anthony), Marina Copley, Nicole Copley, Carina Copley, Natasha Kudlak, Alex Kudlak and Katie Copley; his sister JoAnn Hossler (Jim); Audra Wistrand Copley.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Evangelical Free Church (1705 I St, Franklin, NE 68939). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Evangelical Free Church of Franklin (1402 M St, Franklin, NE 68939). Those planning to attend the luncheon, please rsvp # in your party to LSCopley@aol. com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hutchins Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Evangelical Free Church
1705 I St, Franklin, NE 68939

Sat

Oct 10

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Evangelical Free Church of Franklin
1402 M St, Franklin, NE 68939

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