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William Epperson Obituary
William Algeris Epperson, 74, of Otey Street, Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Epperson was born in Campbell County, Dec. 3, 1933, son of the late Leslie Eugene Epperson and Stella Clay Epperson. He was of the Baptist faith and a former employee of Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation.
He is survived by five brothers, James Epperson and wife, Janie, of Lynchburg, Herman Epperson and wife, Jean, of Rustburg, Norman Epperson and wife, Linda, of Danville, Walter Epperson and wife, Gail, of Fredericksburg, and Morgan Epperson and wife, Nancy, of Gladys; two sisters, Judy Cook and husband, Carroll, of Lynchburg, and Evelyn Cook and husband, Glenn, of Seneca, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Epperson, and a sister, Margaret Reynolds.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Charlie Harbin, with interment to follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, is in charge of arrangements.
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June 11, 2008
Morgan and Nancy and Judy and Carroll,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Morgan and Judy's brother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love in Christ,
Roger and Joan (Isaacs) Grishaw
Clara and Pam
June 11, 2008
Jim and Janie we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jims brother. May God bless you and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your hearts be filled with memories at this difficult time.
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