James Albert Copeland, 69, of Marmaduke, passed away March 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Stonewall, AR September 26, 1943 to Eugene and Mary Copeland. James was a member of Finch Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and training his dog. Family time was also very important to James. Preceding James in death were his father, Eugene Copeland, and granddaughter, Lexie Rae Climer.His survivors include his mother, Mary Copeland; wife, Bettie Copeland; sons and daughter-in-law, James Allen Copeland, Matthew and Penny Copeland; step-son, Duke Climer; step-daughter, Cherie and Brian Belcher; daughters and sons-in-law, Madeline and Sam Stevens, Terry Nelson, Becky and Dennis Watson, Michelle and Pat Kopasz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Lois Copeland, Bryant and Kathy Copeland, Ronnie and Cynthia Copeland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Roxie and Laymon Ellis, Diane and James Partin, Dora and James Smith; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10:00 in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Terry Gage officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro at Macedonia CemeteryServing as Pallbearers will be Wesley Reece, Macky Westbrook, Mark Smith, Mike Murphy, and Tony Hardin, and Matthew Copeland. Honorary Pallbearers will include Ron Coy, Donald Farris, Jackson Hardin, and James Allen Copeland.