Bill Copeland, aka Joey the Clown, 78, of Pleasant Valley, died on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Born August 6, 1943, in Corona, Queens, he was the son of the late Robert Plumber Copeland and Giovana Cucinotto Copeland. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1965. On January 7, 1967, in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, he married the love of his life Belina Copeland. They spent 55 wonderful years together. Mrs. Copeland survives at home. A communicant of St. John's Lutheran Church, Bill was also a proud member of the American Legion Post 739, Pleasant Valley, where he served as a Past Commander and the Chaplin. He was also active in Kairos Prison Ministry, Mid Coast Habitat for Humanity, Tres Dias of Mid-Hudson, and served in Clown Ministry. Bill took pride in owning and operating his own business, Fail-Safe Tech. Assoc. Inc., but most importantly he enjoyed being with his family. Along with his wife he is survived by his five children: Roberta Rose and husband Tim, Trish Breeden and husband Eddie, Tina Ferris and husband Norman, Michael Copeland, and Steven Copeland and wife Brianne. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Anna Rutherford, Crystle Martello, Kristina Stevens, Amber Martello, Shawn Rose, Jon Rose, R.J. Copeland, Leo Copeland, Jason Copeland, as well as seven great grandchildren: Aiden Rose, Barrett Rutherford, Yuri Rutherford, Edmund Rutherford, Nova Stevens, Logan Stevens, and Lillian Rose. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Service will be at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church (Fellowship Hall), 55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Rev. Jeffrey Koenig Officiating. Burial of his cremains with Military Honors will follow at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers William's family respectfully requests memorial donations to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com