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1 of 6 | Posted by: Sammy Jo Napier - Rogersville, TN
“I love you Gumdaddy. <3
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Kendall Davis - Ruther Glen, VA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
LeRoy & Gail Hathaway
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Gail Hathaway
“So sorry Floyd~ you and your family are in our thoughts...Wc& Desiree Roberts
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Desiree Roberts - Montpelier, VA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry I can't be there with you Sheila, just know that I am thinking of you each hour. In time you...Read More ยป
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Gay Epps Murrell - Rogersville, TN
“Everett was always the life of the party with his many jokes and witty remarks. His smile and humor will be missed.
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Roy and Leslie Epps - New Bern, NC
Epps, Everett, 87, of Ashland passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Isbell Epps, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He left behind son Floyd Epps and wife Karen of Mechanicsville; son Ronnie Epps and wife Betty of Dunnsville; daughter Sheila Epps Davis and husband Keith of Ruther Glen; and sister Thelma Bailey and sister Eula Hicks and husband Roy, all of Rogersville, TN. His 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren knew him as "Gumdaddy". He also left behind a devoted companion, Ruth Beckner of Ruther Glen. He was co-owner of Epps Brothers Lumber for many years and then continued in the logging business as a truck driver until his "retirement". Everett always had a joke to tell. His wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. He had a grin and smile that made anyone around him smile. The family will receive friends at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 30 at 11:00am with interment to follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bon Secours Hospice. Memorials can be made online at www.bsvaf.org/supporthospice, or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 305, Richmond, VA 23226.
