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Thomas C. Epperson
1946 - 2018
Thomas C. Epperson
1946 - 2018
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Thomas Epperson Obituary
Tom had many passions in life. He loved being in the United States Air Force and flying as a pilot. His main enjoyment came from the quality time he spent with his family. His family always came first and it showed in all aspects of his life. Tom was a very devoted, trustworthy and honest man. His love for his country showed through his career with the F.A.A. and for the United States Air Force. He retired as a Major after 39 years of dedicated service in the military and the U.S. government. His hobbies always had something to do with flying or mechanics, such as rebuilding planes, rebuilding cars with his sons, collecting guns and anything dealing with war planes.
He also enjoyed taking his own private plane to the Young Eagles, which was a group of children who have never flown in a plane before, and giving them rides. His favorite team was the Florida Gators, which stemmed from his graduation from University of Florida in 1969. In 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jones. They were married for 30 years until she had passed away in 1998. On January 26, 2002, he married childhood friend, Joy Blaze and they spent 18 wonderful years together before he passed away.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ahleene Epperson and loving wife, Barbara Jones. He is survived by his wife, Joy Blaze; sons, Bob (Joanna) Epperson and Travis (Monica) Epperson; grandson, Carter Epperson; granddaughter, Ansley Epperson; and many loving family members and friends, Annette (Frank) Breazale, Raye (Kenneth) White, Mack Mullican, Donna Marie (Tim) Riner, and Ken (Sally) Blaze and many loving family members of the Baird and Landsdale families to cherish his memories.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donation's in Tom's honor to the Candler Field Museum. To mail in a donations, the address is as follows: Candler Field Museum, 349 Jonathan's Roost Road, Williamson, GA 30292.
A memorial service to honor Tom will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 at eleven thirty in the morning at Woodstock Funeral Home 8855 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188. Family will receive friends for visitation thirty minutes prior to the service. Please share condolences and leave fond memories for the family online at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com
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Bob Withers
February 11, 2018
Tom, thank you for your excellence guidance and instructions on our several trips into the Carribbean during my days at the FIFO!
I considered you as a true Blessing to my aviation life and experience. RIP
Tim and Peggy
February 10, 2018
Dear Joy and entire Epperson Family,
So very sad to hear this. We had the pleasure of meeting Tom through Aviation.
A wonderful, kind-hearted man.
Blue Skies and Tailwinds always Tom, you will be missed.
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Gil Grass
February 9, 2018
Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. It really saddened me to hear of Tom's passing. I know we didn't stay in touch after high school, but I have fond memories of you and Tom. You have my deepest condolences.
G J
February 8, 2018
Tom, we will miss your smile and friendship.
1963 Winter Haven High School Football teammate.
Becky Moses
February 7, 2018
Bob. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, I know how painful that is for you and your family. Prayers are sent to you and your Mom.
Becky Moses
Evelyn Dix
February 7, 2018
Dear Joy, so sad to hear of Tom passing didn
David Barton
February 7, 2018
I will miss hearing of all the stories about Tom. My prayers are for the family during this loss.
Jere Baxter
February 6, 2018
Dear Joy: Please know how sad I was to learn of Tom's passing. I send prayers and condolences to you and the family.
Jere
Liz Porter
February 6, 2018
I learned so much about flying from Tom and really appreciated his love for aviation. Working with Tom, Randall and Charlie Lee to build the Porter-Epperson Stearman was a great experience that I will not forget. I can recall a flight in that plane, my first after test flights. We took off south at Air Acres, went around the patch and landed south. It was a bit scary, trees seemed pretty close on final, even though we had plenty of clearance. After we got out Sammy Bereznak found a pine branch and put in on one of the mains. Needless to say, it really took him aback, with a lot of laughter going on! We all loved Tom so much.
Tom spent many hours flying WWII pilots in the B-25 Georgia Girl at airshows or bomber group reunions, quietly sharing moments with them as they sat left seat for the first time in many years. He was a good man, good pilot and an especially good friend. We'll miss you so much, Tom.
Glenda Black McKnight
February 6, 2018
Dear Joy, sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving husband,Tom. Proud you have children, grandchildren and many friends to help you through this time of need. I don't think I have seen you since graduation but have thought of you often. I wish you strength, love, happiness and God's blessings.
H Don Hamilton
February 6, 2018
A lot of memories and a lot of flying together!
Gear up! Autopilot on! Where we gonna have lunch! Gonna miss you Tom.
Larry Ingram
February 5, 2018
A fine aviator that I enjoyed fly with. We'll all miss Tom.
Debra Freeman
February 5, 2018
Condolences and prayers to Tom's entire family. We will miss him!
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