Chad E. Copeland, 43, of McConnelsville passed away at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, February 25, 2108 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born January 10, 1975 in Columbus. Chad worked at Family Dollar in Beverly. He was a minister with The Loving Sheppard Ministry of McConnelsville. He is survived by his father, Colen L. Copeland of Florida; his mother, Lorraine Ridings of McConnelsville; fiance, Allison Yuchniuk of McConnelsville; a son, Aidan Copeland of Williamstown, W.V. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Loralen Morgan of Marietta, Kristy Knowlton of Kansas, Jessica Volpe of Newark; 6 brothers, Chris Ridings and James Ridings both of Chillicothe, Travis Copeland of Tennessee, Aaron Ridings of Chandlersville, John Ridings of Washington Court House, Josh Ridings of Chesterhill, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will Friday March 2, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at the Miller-Huck Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Terry Holobaugh officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com