On Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, Floyd Copeland Sr., 89, husband of Mary Fleetwood Copeland, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest.

Along with his wife, he leaves behind three children, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one sister and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, Windsor, with public viewing two hours prior to the celebration of life service at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Sinai cemetery, Suffolk. Please visit www.shiversfuneralchapel.com for more information. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.