Ricky Lee Copenhaver, 65 of Borger, Texas, formerly of Abilene passed away May 8, 2020. He was born May 30, 1954 in Abilene, Kansas the son of Doris Sims and step-father Kenny Sims. On April 24, 1976 he was united in marriage to Sherry Sleeman in Abilene. She preceded him in death February 18, 1998. Ricky served in the National Guard, and later worked at Alco Warehouse, Eisenhower Center as a janitor, Midco Plastics and worked on the greyhound farm. Ricky is survived by son, Doug Copenhaver (Ashley) of Hillsboro and one daughter, Amy Branscom (Corey) of Hutchinson. Grandchildren: Gunner Copenhaver; Cory Orr (Trinity); Cassandra Copenhaver-Bowers (Kody); Jasmine Copenhaver of Hillsboro; Tyler Branscom of Hutchinson and Lilly Neiman. Great-grandson, Ayden Bowers. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings.
The family has chosen cremation. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Abilene City Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to the Ricky Lee Copenhaver memorial fund. Memorials may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.