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Garland Epperly Obituary

Garland Wilson Epperly, 75, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. He was born in Montgomery County on March 31, 1933, to the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie Howell Epperly; and brothers, Raymond and Leonard Epperly. He was employed by Wal Mart, attended Northfork Baptist Church, and bowled on the Golden Years League. He is survived by his children, Garland Wilson (Russ) Epperly Jr., Anthony Ray (Tony) Epperly and Teresa, Tammy Epperly Keith and husband, Darren, and Teresa Epperly Ridgeway; grandchildren, Zachery Stephen Meller, Hunter Ray Keith, Issak Lee Keith, Joshua Dane Keith, and Angel Epperly; brothers, Garnette (Tiney) Epperly, Luther Epperly, Ray Epperly, and Robert Epperly; sisters, Delores Epperly and Ruby Epperly Cupp; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Brugger officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the funeral home. The Epperly Family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2009.

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Angie Quesenberry

March 7, 2009

Dear family,
We are so sorry for your loss of such a great person. He was a great neighbor and a jokster. We will miss talking to him.
May God bless your families,
Angie, Julie, & kids

Connie Martin

March 6, 2009

Tammy & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Van, Connie & Rachel Martin

Freddy & Joyce (Sheppard) Jones

March 5, 2009

To All Of The Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you in the days ahead.

Donna Richardson

March 5, 2009

Tony,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
~Donna~

Don & Marcelle (Hagan) Hanauer

March 5, 2009

I worked with Garland for a lot of years. He was a wonderful, caring man who like to play a good joke on you at times. He was loved and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lisa Dowd

March 4, 2009

Tammy I'm so sorry for your loss.Please convey my condolences to your brothers and the rest of your family.My deepest sympathies.

John & Penny Falck

March 4, 2009

We worked with Garland for a few years at Wal-Mart. He was always very friendly and always had a smile on his face. We'll miss him.

Dieter & Heather McGuire

March 4, 2009

Our warm felt thoughts go out to all of you!!!!

DEBRA LINKOUS

March 4, 2009

TONY, TAMMY, & RUSTY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,GARLAND WAS A VERY GOOD. KIND AND GENTLE MAN. I
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AT THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE ,WINNING.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

LOVE AND PRAYERS

Maria

March 4, 2009

My heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you.

Fred & Pauline Smith

March 4, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Garland was a great friend and we will miss him very much. He had a way of always making us laugh and I am sure he will have all of the angels in heaven in stitches. God bless you all.

Denise Linkous

March 4, 2009

Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton

March 4, 2009

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Epperly. May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Greta Price

March 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I really enjoyed bowling with Garland.

Polly Lawson

March 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JoBeth Brown

March 3, 2009

To The Family,

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. May memories comfort you and Peace be with you.

Jay Moran

March 3, 2009

Tony, Rusty and Tammy,
I have always thought of your family, as my family. "Big E" was always fun to be around and a great person. Since we have all known one another for 30 years, we have seen our lives change and loved ones come and go; but a lose such as this is hard to accept. Our hearts and prayers are with each of you. May God Bless

Merissa Cole

March 3, 2009

With our prayers at this difficult time -
The Star Promotions Family

Deedra Gordon

March 3, 2009

Tony & Rusty,
Your dad was a very sweet man. Dad loved him like a brother and he will certainly be missed. Just know that he is in Heaven and is watching over you.

Lisa Cromer

March 3, 2009

You have my deepest sympathy.

rena williams

March 3, 2009

you are in my thoughts and prayers

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