Mr. Thomas Wayne Copeland, age 77, of McMinnville, TN, died Monday, May 01, 2023, at Manchester Rehab Center. He was born March 10, 1946, in McMinnville, TN, and was the son of the late Marshall Lee Copeland and Clata Juanita Bell Copeland. Wayne was the owner of Morrison tank & Vault, was a member of the National Guard, and a Warren County Commissioner for the 9 ^th Civil District. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy June Groves Copeland, and sisters Elaine Walker and Wanda Rich.

He is survived by brothers-in-law Robert Rich and Freddie (Sandra) Walker, niece Michelle Rich (Lynn Robinson), nephews Justin (Karyn) Rich and Lynn (Jessica) Walker, great nieces Kayla (Daniel) Kincer and Christina Walker, great nephews Kyle Lee VanPatten and Braeden Rich, and great-great nephews Kasen, Kaden, and Kolten Kincer.

Funeral services were conducted May 05, 2023, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Tim Long and Terry Bell officiated. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.