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Mark Epler Obituary

EPLER, MARK STEVEN - 42 of Harriman, TN passed away Monday, August 3rd, 2009 at approximately 11 am after a short illness. Mark graduated with high honors from the University of Tennessee in 1990. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2007 after 10 years of service. Mark returned to East Tennessee in 2008 and was currently employed by SITEL in Oak Ridge, TN. Mark was an avid fan of UT and Oak Ridge Football. Mark enjoyed walks by the lake, hiking in the Smokies with his twin brother and playing with his nieces and nephews. Mark was born in Oak Ridge on October 19th, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Epler, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Joann Sims and Stepfather, Donald Sims, Sr. of Harriman, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Susan and James L Epler, Jr. of Everett, WA; sister and brother-in-law, Michael and Sheryl Epler Waggener of Collierville, TN; twin brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Susan Epler of Hershey, PA; stepbrother, Donald Sims, Jr. of Greenback, TN; stepsister and brother-in-law Mike and Nancy Curtis, currently serving in Iraq; stepsister, Aimee Epler Dukes, Nashville, TN; nieces, Shannon and Teri Epler, Meghan and Lauren Epler, Kelly Sims, Christopher and Courtney Waggener, and Rion and Tia Wilkins. A Memorial Service will be held at United Church, The Chapel on the Hill, 85 Kentucky Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN at 2 o'clock, Saturday, August 8th, 2009 with Dr Randy Hammer officiating. Mark was a special gift and blessing in the eyes of his family and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to United Church, The Chapel on the Hill, or The Boys Club of Oak Ridge, TN. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 7, 2009.

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Rick Potocek

March 29, 2011

I only just learned of Mark's passing a few weeks ago and was deeply saddened when I heard the news. I had the honor and privilege of working with him while he was with the FBI as a hardworking member of the FBI's Audit Staff. His job, like many of the others on the staff, required frequent travel to FBI field offices around the country for two and three weeks at a time. A grueling schedule week after week and year after year.

As his supervisor, I took note that while others would seek out assignments to better locations like Florida or Hawaii, Mark would accept any assignment to any location, complete his tasks in a timely and professional manner and return ready to accept his next assignment. I recall Mark had made a special effort for my going away party from the Audit Unit by modifying and blowing up several photos which made me appear to look like Superman. I appreciated his effort then and even more now.
I also had the honor of meeting Mark's Mom and Step-dad while we were conducting an inspection of the Knoxville office. Both are very special people and I know Mark appreciated the love and support he received from both.

Mark was a soft spoken gentleman and I am a better person for having known Mark Steven Epler.

Paul Krieger

August 13, 2009

Mike,

Sorry about your brother, hope and pray to see you and him both with the Lord one day.

Karen Prozny

August 13, 2009

So sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I remember fondly the time we worked together at Bechtel in the summer. I admired his hard work ethic and kind gentle nature. This deeply saddens me and I will miss him. My heart goes out to the family during this time of grief. Sincerely, Karen Haffey Prozny

Susan Canning Ingram

August 13, 2009

I am so sad to learn of Mark's passing. He was always such a kind and warm hearted person. I only have fond memories of Mark while we were growing up. Although we had lost touch in our adulthood, I will miss Mark. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Susan Canning Ingram

August 7, 2009

Joann, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Don is not well and we can't come to his funeral. We send you our love. Mary and Don Jacobs.

Misty Brown

August 7, 2009

Aimee,
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Keeping your family in thought and prayer. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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