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William Epps Obituary

William Roger Epps, 63, of Chiefland, Florida, passed away in Gainesville, on August 17, 2021. He was born to the late, Delores Stevenson Epps and William Epps, in Sacramento, California. He moved to Florida 20 years ago from Great Falls, Montana.
William is survived by his wife, Kathryn Epps, Chiefland; son, Richard (Angela) Epps, Trenton; daughter, Elisabeth (Scott) Arnold, Gainesville; three grandchildren, Natalie, Abigail and Mason; two sisters, Elaine Simmons and Debbi Epps, both of DeFuniak Springs; and many extended family members and friends.
He was of the Methodist faith. William was a military and history buff; his hobbies included building model airplanes and tanks, and reloading ammo.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel with Rev. Travis Hudson officiating.
Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City, 352-498-5400, and Chiefland, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chiefland Citizen from Sep. 1 to Sep. 23, 2021.

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