Johnny Epps Jr.
1933 - 2020
Johnny Epps Jr.
1933 - 2020
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BORN
1933
DIED
2020
Johnny Epps Obituary
He departed from us, June 15, 2020.
Johnny was married to Ajamah for 31 years. He was retired from the US Navy after 25 years of service, where he was a navy recruiter. He also served on several naval ships. Johnny loved traveling with his wife. He also loved his music and garden, and any outdoor time he got to spend with his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: father, Johnnie Epps Sr.; mother, Sarah Epps; sister, Mildred Dendy; brother, Mack Epps.
Survived by: wife, Ajamah Vance Epps; son, J.T. Hudson; daughter-in-law, Melissa Hudson; grandchildren, Trey, Cierra, Tyrus Hudson; close cousins: Carolyn Williams, New York, Grace Pritchard, New Jersey, Lois Johnson, Ohio; a host of nieces and nephews: from South Carolina, New York , Michigan, and Florida; special friend, Daniel Campbell.
Body may be viewed at Jarnigan's, Saturday, June 20, 2020, 11:00 -8:00 p.m.
Family will receive friends, 2:00-2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY, www.jarnigansmortuary.com
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Tom and Jan Strickenberger
June 22, 2020
A.J.
We were sorry to hear about your loss of Johnny. May the love and support of your family and close friends help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie and Bill Grindstaff
June 22, 2020
AJ, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Connie and Bill Grindstaff
June 22, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Alice Harvin
June 21, 2020
Love you uncle Johnny Prayer's for the family Alice Harvin
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Griffin & Vivien Young
June 21, 2020
We love you Johnny
Anthony Foster
June 20, 2020
I remember Uncle Johnny coming over when we lived (my mother Marjorie and I) at granny's house with my cousins. We always looked forward to him visiting cause we knew we'd have fun. I will miss Uncle Johnny, he is a model of the God-fearing considerate kind gentle yet no nonsense man, a human. I'd like to be.
Ms. Carol Williams and Husband John Willliams
June 20, 2020
We miss you cousin Johnny, you have looked out for us for the good times and the bad. We were so grateful to have you in our lives. We will miss you forever.
Shirley and Johnny Lundy, Jr.
June 19, 2020
Words alone can only tell
The very smallest part of all the thoughts of sympathy this brings you from the heart. Praying for you and your family. Love
Mary and Dylan Adams (Mary Beth)
June 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Prayers for your sweet family.
Barbara & Richard Easterday
June 19, 2020
A.J., Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Johnny. May God be with you in this time of grief.
Eddie Rogers, Chaplain
June 19, 2020
Dearest Family,
All of us at the American Legion are sad to hear the news of the passing of your dear Mr. Johnny. May the God who wires us all to grieve do a marvelous work to heal your hearts as you go on a grief journey for a while. May He send a truck load of memories to bring you joy and peace. Yes, it is indeed time to LET THERE BE MEMORIES. Someone wrote, "healing comes through story." Keep telling those stories of as long as it takes. May the Lord bless you and fill your hearts with peace as you remember and reflect on the legacy of a servant. Served his country and served his family all these years. Now the mission is complete and it is time for his promised rest.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Eddie Rogers, Dept Chaplain
Department of Tennessee
American Legion.
Liz and Dave Smelcer
June 19, 2020
Johnny was a very special man, always kind and soft spoken, he will be missed in our neighborhood. Prayers from our family to his
Beverly Atkins
June 18, 2020
Johnny was well liked by many people. He will be missed. Special prayers and condolences to his family from Yvette, Carla and Anthony.
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