Verlyn Duane Kopecky, 70, of Almo, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Mr. Kopecky was born on September 26, 1950 in Minnesota to the late Joseph Kopecky and Vivian Hoosier.
Mr. Kopecky proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years. He was a talented musician and could play the guitar, piano and saxophone. He was lead guitarist for his group, “Constant Calling” which traveled far and wide entertaining but locally played at The Keg on occasion. In addition to music, Verlyn was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved riding his Harley Davidson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Mielcarek; two brothers, Joseph Kopecky, Jr. and Eddie Kopecky.
Those left behind to cherish his memories include his wife, Yolanda Kopecky of Almo; two sons Andrew Pie of Fulton, Ky, Forest Pennington (Sarah) of Florida; six daughters, Joann Dieck of Murray, Christine Vollendorf (Jason) of Wisconsin, Lorie Simpson (Robbie) of Alabama, Ariell Pie of Wisconsin, Sandra Pie of Aurora, Ky, Dawn Marie Pennington (Bennie) of Wisconsin; two sisters, Lynn Otwaska (Raymond) of Wisconsin and Shirley Tuinestra (Vernon) or Wisconsin; 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Kopecky’s family welcomes visitors from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on a Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Imes Funeral Home and Crematory, 311 North 4th Street, Murray, Ky. 42071. Military Honors will take place at 3:45 pm.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Verlyn Kopecky by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray is entrusted with caring for the family of Verlyn Kopecky.