Michael Wayne Epley

Michael Wayne Epley obituary, Russellville, KY

Michael Wayne Epley

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Feb

24

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Maple Grove Cemetery

515 West 9th Street, Russellville, KY 42276

Michael Epley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville on Feb. 21, 2026.
Michael Wayne Epley, age 59 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Russellville, Kentucky on November 9, 1966 to Russell Epley and Ann Helton Epley. He was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father Russell Epley.

He is survived by:

Mother ~ Ann Helton Epley ~ Russellville, KY

1 Sister ~ Michele Jones ~ Lewisburg, KY

1 Uncle ~ I.E. Helton ~ Russellville, KY

1 Aunt ~ Kay Fugate ~ Ledbetter, KY

Graveside Services for Michael Wayne Epley will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Maple Grove Cemetery with Bro. Kenny Gregory officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.

The family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Summers and Son Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 56, Russellville, KY.
Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville

210 North Thurston Drive PO Box 56, Russellville, KY 42276

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Upcoming Events

Feb

24

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Maple Grove Cemetery

515 West 9th Street, Russellville, KY 42276