Irvin Cope

Irvin & Carolyn Cope

Irvin Cope, 88 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Irvan was born at home in Marshall County, Kentucky on April 13, 1937 to the late Kermit Cope and Dessie Dowdy Cope. He worked as a bank courier for 25 years at the Bank of Benton. Irvin also did auto body work alongside his brother, Dale, at Cope Brothers Body Shop. He enjoyed spending time restoring antique tractors and raising cattle. Irvin was a longtime member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ.

He is survived by his three daughters, Bernice Mussche (Mike) of Kalamazoo, MI, Rhonda Mann (Barry) of Gilbertsville, KY, and Tammy Burkeen (Ricky) of Benton, KY; one son, Craig Cope (Donna) of Benton, KY; two sisters, June Yates and Hope Hale; sister-in-law, Cheryl Cope; ten grandchildren, Josh Mussche, Nick Mussche, Chris Mussche, Marcus Mann, Sam Mann, Michael Burkeen, Zachary Burkeen, Wesley Burkeen, Eli Cope, Nathan Albritton; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn York Cope; brother, Curtis "Dale" Cope; grandson, Jason Burkeen; and his parents.

A memorial service for Irvin and the love of his life, Carolyn, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Collier Funeral Home with Murray Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Benton, KY.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, Kentucky.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.