Background
Copeland, Benny James was born on April 9, 1948 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Jesse J. and Suda M. Copeland.
Copeland, Benny James was born on April 9, 1948 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Jesse J. and Suda M. Copeland.
Student, Southern Illinois U., 1966-1968; student, Lewis & Clark College, Godfrey, Illinois, 1971-1973.
Ticket agent Gulf Mobile & Ohio R.R., Alton, 1968-1972. Operator Illinois Central Gulf R.R., Wood River, 1972-1979, chief clerk Venice, 1979-1987. Transportation agent Southern Pacific Railroad, Wood River, 1987-1997.
With special services Union Pacific Railroad, 1997-1999.
Married Linda Kay, April 26, 1969. Children: Davin, Shaun.