Calvin Epps

Calvin Epps obituary

Calvin Epps

Calvin Epps Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph J Darrow Sr Funeral Home Inc on Jul. 5, 2025.
Calvin R. Epps, 65, passed away on Sunday June 29. Born on May 17, 1960, to the late Leonard Epps and Dorothy Johnson (Butler) in Claxton, Georgia. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a loving stepfather Albert Butler Sr, 1 daughter Aaliyah Morgan, his brother James Epps, 4 uncles and 3 nephews. He leaves behind to cherish fond memories 2 daughters Shaakira Conner (Keith) of Bronx NY and Desiree Epps of Hyde Park NY. 5 grandchildren Shajai Stanfield and Nastajia Epps of Poughkeepsie NY, Mani Howard, Surai Conner and Aiyana Demoya of Bronx NY. 1 great grandson Syn'cere Stanfield of Poughkeepsie NY. 3 brothers Marvin Butler (Alympia), Poughkeepsie NY, Albert Butler Jr. (Sheryl) of Silver Spring MD, and Frank Butler of Washington DC. 3 sisters Lucille Tillman, Pamela Moore and Mae Frances Butler of Washington, DC. 3 aunts Ruby Dell Slater of Poughkeepsie NY, Willie Mae Wilson (Moses) Dover DE, and Betty Smith of Raleigh NC. A host of nieces nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, Inc. 39 So. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (845) 452-1840. To send your condolences online please visit our website at www.darrowfuneralhome.org

A Memorial Gathering will take place on Friday July 18, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

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