Thomas Landon (T.L.) ‘Red’ Coppinger, 90

A mechanic with Shelton’s Automotive and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church for over 75 years, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of Arthur Sewell and Mable S. Barnes Coppinger Sr., he was preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law, Margarett and Charlie Lance; wife, Amy Irene Wimberly Coppinger and brother, Jr. Coppinger.

He is survived by grandchildren, Amy and William Lyle of Morrison, Chuck and Joely Lance of McMinnville; great-grandchildren, Jordan Elkins and Landon Lance, both of McMinnville and Alesha Lyle of Morrison; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Winford and Marie Coppinger of San Diego, Calif., Phillip and Dephene Coppinger of Beech Grove; sister, Sara Elizabeth Coppinger of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Carl Crawford and Mike Lorance officiating. Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today and until time of service Thursday at High’s. Memorials may be made to Relay for Life.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.