JOHN W. COPELAND, age 52, of Smyrna died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Centennial Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Matt Copeland. He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Griggs Copeland; sons, Evan and Colin Copeland of Smyrna; mother, Joan Copeland of Cornersville, Tn.; sister, Melanie Behels of Pulaski; nephew, Cody Behels; brother in law, Johnny Griggs of Clarksville and sister in law, Teri Griggs of Clarksville; nephews, Kimo and Robert Griggs; niece, Jillian Griggs; grand niece, Chalee Page. Funeral services will be at 3 pm Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Copeland Fund at any Bank of America. Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna 615-459-3254 www.woodfinchapel.com