The Superior Express -

James Stanford Copper, 71, the son of James Thomas and Hazel Ruth (Wingo) Copper, was born on Jan. 6, 1949, in Goodland, Kan. He died July 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society's home at Superior.

Jim attended Cheylin Elementary and was a high school graduate. He was employed as a roofer and handyman throughout his lifetime. He was inducted into the United States Army on May 27, 1969, and discharged on June 17, 1970. He collected diecast cars, cigarette lighters and enjoyed wood working.

He lived in Bird City and Goodland, Kan., Burlington, Colo., Sacramento, Calif.; and Superior, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ruth; sisters, Mary (Jim) Hanna; brothers-in-law, Fred Larson, LeRoy Beckner and Austin King.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Larson, of St. Francis, Kan., Frances (Jim) Herren of Goodland; Janice King of Burlington, Colo.; Sue (Lloyd) Sporing of Superior, and Ruth (Earl) Studer of Superior; nieces, nephews, and special friend, Charith Owen, of Superior, along with other relatives and friends.