Ian Christopher Copley

January 24, 1952 - August 8, 2013

Ian "Chris" Copley of Corning passed away on Thursday, August 8 in Corning, CA A celebration of life will be held for Chris Copley "the Egg Man" at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Corning Veterans Memorial Hall, 1620 Solano St. Copley died in August in his Corning home. The egg rancher was a frequent participant at area farmers markets. A potluck dessert and fellowship will follow the celebration of life, according to a spokesperson for the hall. A memorial fund is being created that will fund a scholarship at Corning High School's poultry program, according to the Rev. Darrell Bofferting of Faith Christian Fellowship, who is one of the celebration's organizers.