Duane Kopta

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Duane Kopta, age 86, of Avon Park, FL, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020.  He was born November 27, 1933 in Avon Park, FL to Frank and Verrella Day (Bryant) Kopta.  He was a graduate of Avon Park High School, Class of 1953, served in the U.S. Army, worked as a General Contractor, member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, member of the Avon Park Rotary, and a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Duane is survived by his Wife of 61 years – Wanda Sue Kopta of Avon Park, FL; Sons – Kenny Kopta (Andrea) of Olathe, Kansas; Darren Kopta (Debbie) of Avon Park, FL; Jason Kopta (Rhonda) of Avon Park, FL; Sister – Frances Boney of Avon Park, FL; 8 Grandchildren; and 16 Great Grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sisters – Rosa Marie Molesworth; Lorraine Spalding; and Brother – Frank Kopta.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church with Rev. George Hall officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 12 Noon.  He will be laid to rest in Bougainvillea Cemetery following  funeral services.  Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL  33870.

The funeral service will be held in the large church sanctuary and will also be streamed on Facebook Live at
Facebook/Stephenson-Nelson Avon Park

Services entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL  33825
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com