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ROBERT EPPS Obituary
On November 14, 2014, Robert H. Epps, Sr., 82, of Swissvale, PA. Served in the United States Army. Father of Robert H. Epps, Jr.; brother of Lillie Owens; grandfather of Robert H. Epps III; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. on November 23, 2014, at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Funeral Service Monday, November 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 2117 Collingwood Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. Interment Monongahela Cemetery.
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January 14, 2018
I only knew of Bobby Epps in Miss Cook's class (4th grade?) in Dickson School in Swissvale. He sat in a corner of the room away from the windows. Somehow, I remembered his name all these years, and my husband thought he perhaps he was a famous football player. I do remember he had a wonderful sense of humor.
Ron Schubert
January 4, 2016
I had just started out in the engineering field and while I worked at the Corps in the early 90's had the pleasure of Bobby great sense of humor.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Carol Hallberg
November 26, 2014
I knew Bobby through my husband Kurt and through the Corps bowling league. Wonderful, gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed Churma
November 23, 2014
I first became aware of Bob watching him play for Pitt in the early 50s. He was a great fullback. I later actually met him when I was hired by the Corps of Engineers. We both worked in Design Branch in the 1970s. He was always friendly to me and those around him. I am glad to have known Bobby Epps. My sympathies to his family.
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Carmen Lebder
November 22, 2014
Knew Bob since 1965 working at Turtle Creek Flood Protection Project for the Corps of Engineers; he held the ropes tied to us who were cross-sectioning Turtle Creek. 20 years later,we worked together in the Design Branch of the Corps. Always good hearted with a great smile, he made everyone feel better about life. Rest in peace Bob. Our sympathy to the entire Epps family.
Ken Koontz
November 22, 2014
Great role model for everyone. He inspired my cousin Don and myself to improve our physical conditioning for football by running the railroad tracks to the High Level Bridge. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Bill and Pat (McGowan) Onderick
November 22, 2014
Knew Bobby from SHS.....always was a very nice and well thought of guy. Our sympathy to all.
Norman Milton
November 22, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Vaupel
November 22, 2014
My condolences to the Epps family. "Hezzy" was a Super guy and my class prez for several years at SHS.
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