Thad Leon Kopec Obituary

In loving memory of Thad Leon Kopec of Birmingham, Alabama, born in Los Angeles, California, who departed this world on July 17, 2024 at the age of 92. Thad Leon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert J. Kopec and Stella Donaldson; his former wife Millie Farmer Kopec; and his wife Christine Atkins. He is survived by: his children, Thad Kopec (Vicki), Dawn Ray (Charles), Christopher Atkins (Alicja) and Christina Ricardo (Lou); his grandchildren, Ben Kopec (Kristin), Bradley Ray (Janet), Elisabeth Harrison (Ryne), Kate Vasquez (Joshua), Karla Atkins, Olivia Atkins, Christie Stevens (John), Christopher Ricardo (Kerry), Courtney (Sean) and Caroline Fisher (Ryan); his brother Johnny Kopec (Ruth); and his half-sisters, Frances Joy Kopec and Gerrie Kopec.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Samaritan's Purse, http://www.samaritanspurse.org. Please designate donations for the general fund or for Heal our Patriots.