Myron Koplin, the former co-owner of Macon Iron and Paper Stock, located in Macon, Georgia, passed away in late March 2015 at the age of 89.
The company Myron helped manage for decades was founded as Macon Iron in 1919 by his father Henry Koplin. It was sold in 2010 to Schnitzer Steel Industries and now operates as Schnitzer-Macon.
Myron also diversified the family business by helping to start a steel service center called General Steel Co. in 1956, which was sold to Triple S Steel in 2013.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in France and Germany.
Myron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ethel; his daughter, Rhonda; and three sons, Henry, Evan and Chip. He also is survived by five grandchildren.
Evan and Henry Koplin remain a part of Schnitzer-Macon, and Chip Koplin works for Atlanta-based auto salvage and recycling firm Pull-A-Part.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Myron Koplin’s honor may do so by donating to the Congregation Sha’arey Israel at 611 Plum Street, Macon, GA 31201, and can register online to donate through the Hart’s Mortuary website at www.hartsmort.com.