Lonnie Stephen Coplin of Steelville, Missouri was born on Thursday, March 6, 1947 in Steelville, Missouri to Floyd Bradford Coplin and Pearl (nee Beers) Coplin and passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 28 days.
He attended school in Cherryville before joining the United States Army at just 17 years old.
For many years, Lonnie worked as a truck driver for JB Hunt.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Pearl Coplin; siblings, Donald (Betty) Coplin Sr. and Virginia Conaway; and brother-in-law, Gordon Jones.
He is survived by his siblings, Lester (Jean) Coplin of Steelville, Missouri, Herbert (Dody) Coplin, Janet Coplin and Irma Jones all of Pevely, Missouri, Lora (John) Eaton of Cuba, Missouri, Larry (Darlene) Coplin of Park Hills, Missouri and Homer Coplin of Maine; other relatives and friends.
Following Lonnie's wishes, the family chose cremation as his final disposition. No services were held.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
