TENCLEY D. "TED" EPPS

TENCLEY EPPS Obituary

EPPS

TENCLEY D. "TED" 86 ½ of Devon, PA passed away on March 27, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Miriam LeBoutillier Epps. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this past September. One of eleven children, Ted was predeceased by his parents Claria and Elliott; his brothers, James, William and Gordon; and his sister Sarah (Charles) Kotulka.
He is also survived by his loving daughter, Donna Carol Epps (Raymond) of King of Prussia, PA; his devoted son, W. Alan and Ellen (nee O'Dwyer) Epps of Wayne, PA; three grandsons Matthew, Shaun and Gregory Epps; his brother Thomas Epps (Carolyn); and his sisters, Mary Baker (Felton), Cynthia, Ruth Richardson (John), Martha Fitzpatrick, Barbara Jean (Kirk) Peterman; his sister-in-laws Margaret Epps, Cecilia Epps: and 50 nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Relatives and friends can greet the family at 9:30 A.M. Interment will follow at Washington's Chapel Cemetery, Valley Forge Park. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions in Ted's name to: Sappony Tribe-High Plains Indians, Inc., 4218 Virgilina Road, Virgilina, Virginia 24598 or Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA 19333.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for TENCLEY EPPS

13 Entries

Sue & Dennis Jones

April 1, 2011

Dear Alan, Ellen and Family. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to your family.

Valerie

March 31, 2011

It has been a blessing knowing Mr. Epps for almost thirty years. He was always good for a smile, a joke and a hug. He was everythign to his family. I am sure he is dancing and sharing a little fire water with his family in heaven.

March 31, 2011

Dear Miriam, Alan, Donna and Family,

We are so very sad to hear about Ted's passing. My daily walks in the neighborhood will never be quite as interesting now that I won't have Ted to talk with as I passed by the house!

Conversations with Ted were always informative, frequently humorous and continually engaging. The only way to get through the incredible sadness I feel is to know that Digit was surely jumping for joy when Ted walked through the Pearly Gates. No doubt St. Peter made sure he gave Ted a little treat so that Digit would be doubly excited.

The world would be a better, kinder place if everyone had neighbors like Ted and Meriam.

You are all in our prayers.

Love,
Linda, John and JB Leighbody
Mara, Mike and Reese McCabe

Jean H Kane

March 30, 2011

Dear Alan, Ellen, Greg and family,
Our deepest sympathies to your family. My children loved their time spent in the "secret garden" at the corner. Toby loved the treats. Mr. Epps will be sorely missed in the neighborhood.

michael destefano

March 30, 2011

I love you Uncle Teddy. You'll be missed.

Your great-grandson- michael

Elizabeth Castleman

March 30, 2011

Our family sends its deepest sympathy to Miriam and family. We were always so grateful for the loving care with which Ted tended the "Climbing Tree" which our children have enjoyed for years

John & Sally Roberts

March 30, 2011

Dear Alan, Ellen and the boys,
My heart aches for your loss. A loving Dad, Grandfather, business partner and friend; impossible to image a day with out him, impossible to imagine him gone. Your family is strong, your friends are never far. We will all lift you up as God has lifted Ted into his kingdom. He rests easily in good company now. Take comfort and may God bless you.

March 30, 2011

Dear Donna and Family - we are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Valerie Graf and Family

Tracey and Grant Frederick

March 30, 2011

The Epps Family,
I will miss the talks Mr. Epps and I had in our front yards during the summer time while we were both tending to house work. He always talked of his family, reunions and T-Shirts or family trips like to Disney World. He always had a treat for Max. On many occasions, we would look out our front window wondering why Max was barking and see Mr. Epps in our front yard playing with him. He always made sure our family was doing ok. Steeplechase and School House will be a little quieter but filled with memories. Mr. Epps will be greatly missed and always remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love, The Frederick Family

Dore Quinn

March 30, 2011

Dear Epps Family--We were saddened this morning to read of Ted's passing. No walk around the block was complete without looking to see if Ted was out to throw a treat to Jackson and chat for a minute. His kindness made our neighborhood a happy place! Our thoughts are with you.
Love

March 30, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Ted's wife and Family. As a neighbor and former Marine, Ted and I shared may commonalities. He was as fine a neighbor as anyone could ever hope to have., a gentleman and a true lover of all dogs. I will always remember Ted as I pass the resting place he provided under the tree in his yard for neighbors who just needed to stop during their daily stroll through our neighborhood .

We look forward to seeing his family at his Memorial Services.

Carol and John "Jack" Boyd

Maren Levine

March 30, 2011

Dear Epps Family,
We will always remember the kindness shown to our kids in encouraging play at the "secret bush" and willingly offering $ for school fundraisers. Mr. Epps was such a loving, gentle soul in our neighborhood and he will be so missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with you.

Fondly,
The Levine Family
179 Hunters Lane

Robin and Mike Ford

March 29, 2011

Mrs. Epps, Alan and Family-
We were so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. As you know we loved to stop and chat while Chester got his treats. Chester loved him as well. Ted will be greatly missed by all the neighbors. Our thoughts are with you!
Love, The Ford Family

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