"I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept th e faith.  Now th e re is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing " 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Robins Copeland "B lue" was born one of fourteen (14) children of the late Little Copeland and Elizabeth Robins Copeland on February 14, 1944, in Chicago, IL.

Robins professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Moriah Holiness Church. Late r in life he attended church with his brother , Bishop Jimmie Copeland and cousin, Pastor Leo Robins.

Robins was a 19 6 4 graduate of Lowes High School.  He was employed by Cooper Tire and Rubber Company for 25 years.

Robins was united in Holy Matrimony for 47 years to Mary Ruth Montgomery Copeland who proceeded him in death on February 23, 2020 .

Robin s was a very passionate and loving husband, father " Grandpa " , brother and uncle .  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Snow man .

He is p receded in death by his wife, parents, siblings, Jim B. Copeland, Katie Lou Copeland, and Marcell Copeland.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Andrea Cobb ; his sons, Gary Copeland and Ryan Copeland (Tina) ; three (3) grandsons , Gary Copeland, II , Austin He a rvey, and Michael Knowles; three (3) granddaughters, Kaitlin Copeland, Chantis Ezell and Alyssa Agnew ; three (3) great-grandchildren, Raiden and Jayden Jackson and Kamila Amya Copeland ; four (4) sister s , Reba Hickenbottom, Elizabeth Betts (Booker), Carnel l Kilgo, and Velva Hill (Bishop Rendell); six (6) brothers, Evandis Copeland, Mancy Copeland, Mckell "Bill" Copeland (Annette), Bishop Jimmie Copeland (Paula),  Randy Copeland (Terry) , and Gene Copeland ; two ( 2 ) Sister s -in-Law, Mrs. Johnnie Lyne Agnew (Charles) and Annette Copeland; one (1) B rother-in-Law, Uless Montgomery ; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his beloved dog, Snowman .