A Crossville man  died in a fiery crash on I-40 Thursday afternoon near Crab Orchard.  62 year old Richard Copeland was driving a semi-tractor rig when the truck veered off the interstate, crashed and burst into flames.  No cause the crash has been determined however, sources close to the family indicate Mr. Copeland may have suffered a heart attack prior to the crash.

Funeral Services for Richard Allen Copeland, age 62, will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Linary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Survivors: Son- Brandon (Jen) Copeland; Grandsons – Payton Copeland, T.J. Copeland & Gaven Copeland; Mother – Burxie Copeland; Brothers – David Copeland & Tim Copeland; Sister – Vickie Houston; Step-Sister – Terri Sitton; and Special Friend – Jeanette Wright.