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Larry Eppes Obituary
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife of 51 years, Sadie M. Eppes; his mother-in-law, Mollie Boothe; four daughters, Shirl, Ettora (James), Orpodella and Larretta.
He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Leroy and Lawrence Eppes; one sister, Betty Garrison; a devoted niece, Terry Eppes; a devoted sister-in-law, Ernestine (Charles) Geter, Juanita (Spencer) Dickens, Dorothy (Gene) Riley; brother-in-law, Herman Boothe; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Calvary Temple, 110 N. Dunlop St., Petersburg; Apostle Wesley Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Southlawn Cemetery, Prince George. The remains will lie in repose at the church on Thursday from 9:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence, 419 Elm St., Petersburg, at 10 a.m.
Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Eppes
January 26, 2010
Dad, I will miss you forever just as I love you. Thanks for truly being the world's greatest dad!
Shirl
Hazel Coleman
January 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Pitchford Family
January 7, 2010
Greetings Epps family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Mr Eppes brought many smiles and joy in our lives we thank God for the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful man.
The Burrell Family
January 6, 2010
Greetings to Sis. Eppes and the entire family,
We are broken hearted about the loss of dear Bro. Eppes. When remembering Bro. Eppes, we recall the love and generosity he and Sis Eppes bestowed upon our husband/father (Deacon Burrell), during his time of sickness, with their visit and sincere concern.
Amidst your hurt and sorrow, please know that Jesus Christ is a Faithful God, who will
Keep you,
Bless you, and
Make his face to shine upon you.
May the Comfort of Our Lord Jesus Christ rest upon each of you. Amen
With Continued Love and Care for the Eppes family.
Loretta Harrison Walker
January 6, 2010
Just want to say I am so sorry for your loss and I wanted all of you to know that I love you and I will cherish the memories that I have shared with all of you know that you are all in my prayers and that "The Joy of the Lord is your strength" I love you and you all will be in my prayers.
Loretta Harrison Walker
January 6, 2010
To Sis. Eppes and family know that you are all in my prayers and that I love you, Sorry to hear of your loss but know that "the joy of the Lord is your strength" Love you all and I will be praying for all of you.
Valerie Harrison Melton
January 6, 2010
To Sister Eppes, Shirl, Ettora, Lauretta and Opedella
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
There are so many memories of Brother Larry and you all; just know that I am lifting you and your entire family in prayer. I love you all.
Patricia & Otis Henry & Calvary Temple Church
January 6, 2010
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed: for I am thy God" (Isa. 41.10).
Praise the Lord Sister Epps and family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Brother Larry, but God knows best. Though you are grieving within your spirit, be not dismayed for God will take care of you; we pray that He will comfort and keep you forever during these times of sorrow. Calvary Temple and my family will continue to lift you up in prayer and may the peace of God forever fill the void of your beloved husband and father.
Wayne & Val Murray
January 6, 2010
Ettora and Family:
Our hearts reach out to you and your family at this time and we knew the special bond you had with your father. We will get through this together and your family will be in our prayers.
Your dad was a special and loving person; he will always be remembered.
Friend, We Love You.
Sis. Alicia Hill Green
January 6, 2010
To Sister Epps and the entire Epps family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, we pray that God will give you strength and his perfect peace in your hour of grief. Elder Kenneth and Sis. Alicia Hill Green
Charles Leon Harrison Jr.
January 6, 2010
Praise the Lord Epps Family. I'm so sorry to hear if your loss. There are no words to express how I feel over the loss of your husband and father. There are so many memories that I think back to. As a child the times my family spent with the Epps family, the time I went fishing, the easter egg hunts and so many more. I will miss hearing brother Larry's famous phrase "Whats up Jack!" Sis Epps, Shirl, Ettora, Orphrodella and Laretta, I will be praying for you all, and please know that we love you always.
James Burrell, III
January 6, 2010
Hey Papa, I am so sad that you are gone, but I just want you to know that I love you a whole lot!
Pastor & Lady Rodney Williams & Family
January 6, 2010
"Praise the Lord Eppes family. My family and I along with Strong Tower Pentecostal Ministries, would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. We will miss seeing Bro. Eppes smiling face. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. There are is nothing we can say that will ease your pain right now, but with the help of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ you will make it. We love you guys, and will continue to lift you up in prayer."
Sandra Harrison-Weaver
January 5, 2010
Praise The Lord Eppes family. I would like to express my sincere thoughts of love and prayer to Sis. Eppes, Shirl, Ettora, Opeddella and Lauretta and all the family members of Bro. Larry. Bro. Larry has always been a true man of strength and love. I would like to thank my Eppes family for all the many times of inviting and allowing me to spend time with you in your home, I thank God for you and I truly can and always will call you family. I remember all the great times growing up in Calvary with the Eppes family and after Sunday Service Duly and I would ask each other parents if we could go to each other's home to eat dinner. Much thanks and appreciation to Bro. Larry & Sis. Eppes for all the pajama parties that they would have in their homes. Thank you for extending your home with so much joy, laughter, fun, fellowship and guidance to all of us. They always showed me love and I am thankful to Bro.Larry and Sis. Eppes. I remember Bro. Larry laughing and making sure that his family was always taken care. He truly have faught a good fight. As II Timothy:
II Timothy 4:6 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith".
I thank God for the many times that I was welcome to be part of such a loving and fun family. There is so much to share of Bro. Larry and the character of such a loving family. The one thing that I and so many could say is that he always showed people love, laughter, fun jokes and acceptances. Thank you for accepting me and showing me the love as being another one of your daughters. Thank you for always thinking about others people and being there for my parents even in the midst of it all, but to know that you made the sacrifice to show them love.
I love you and thank you!
Wesley Taylor
January 5, 2010
Praise the Lord Epps Family. There are no words that can adequately express the sentiments of our hearts. Bro Epps was a not only a associate brother in the church, he was a Friend. His very distinguished laugh was just an outside expression of a warm, caring and cheerful heart. The Epps are one of the foundational families of Calvary, and I am very grateful to know and be a part of such a wonderful family. On behalf my family, know that you all are constant in our prayers. Sis. Epps, Shirl, Ettora,Orphrodella & Larretta; we Love you. Remember, His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
CHARLESTINE HARRISON-HILL
January 5, 2010
Brother Larry Epps and his loving wife Sister Sadie Epps have been a part of the Harrison's family for over 30 years. We love you both! As a young child, I have so many happy memories of Brother Larry, spending time in their home while visiting Shirl and Ettora, enjoying his jokes and hearing him laugh out, and most of all his cool slangs and inventive ways of renicknaming us, he always welcome me with opened arms when i returned to my birth church for visits. He always knew just what to say to make me smile. I thank God for the love and support he showed my mom/dad in visiting them when they were hospitalized and the many visits to my mom when she was sick at home. We could almost always count on seeing him and Sister Epps when Mom and Dad took ill with lots of love, encouragement and support in bringing laughters and big smiles to all of us. Brother Larry will be truly missed and the Harrison family thank you for letting us share these unforgettable memories. Our prayers are truly with the family at their time of loss and please know we love you all.
Charlestine Harrison-Hill and family.
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