Marvin Clark Epps

Epps, Marvin Clark MD, made his transition on Aug. 25, 2010. Marvin was born in Monroe, Michigan on April 10th, the son of Cleveland Epps and Flora Epps. He attended the University of Michigan, graduating with a bachelor of science in zoology before going on to graduate from the Medical College of Ohio, with a degree in medicine. He and his family then moved to California in 1981, where he completed his residency training in psychiatry at UCLA, where he was chief resident. Dr Epps initially began his private medical practice in Long Beach, California before spreading out into San Diego, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Throughout his career, he served as Staff Psychiatrist for Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department of Mental Health, Clinical Director of Los Altos Hospital of Long Beach, and Medical Director of College Hospital, Alondra Crest Hospital and Dominguez Medical Center. He also worked as staff Psychiatrist at Telecare, Saddle Group Counseling, and numerous board and care facilities throughout Southern California. His medical practice and his caring manner were often recognized throughout his career in the community, by civic leaders as well as by his patients. He even received citations for his work from a series of Los Angeles mayors- James Hahn, Richard Riordan ,and Tom Bradley among others. Marvin will always be remembered as a caring physician, proud father and grandfather. He will also be remembered as a man who loved to travel, sing in his church choir, laugh with friends, and dine in fine restaurants. He loved his family and was dearly loved by them. A Celebration Of Life ceremony will take place on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11am at City of Refuge Church 14527 South San Pedro St Gardena California 90248. Dr. Epps is survived by his parents, Cleveland and Flora Epps; daughter, Dr. Tara (Richard) Reed; 4 sons, Jordon, Lanz, Jianon, and Blake Epps, and 3 grandchildren, Jayden, Dylan, and Ryan.