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Dennis Leon Epperly

1940 - 2023

Dennis Leon Epperly obituary, 1940-2023, Montvale, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

Dennis Epperly Obituary

Dennis Leon Epperly

Dennis Leon Epperly, 83, of Montvale, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born May 5, 1940 in Christiansburg, a son of the late Herman Cecil Epperly and Mary Cox Epperly.

Dennis was a self-employed carpenter and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was an avid golfer and a self-taught photographer. He loved his family, gardening and growing dahlia's.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan Coe Epperly; his son, Steven Dennis Epperly (Cindi); his brother, Michael Epperly (Peggy); two nephews, John and Chris Epperly.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Tracy officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to your favorite charity.

Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 18, 2023.

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Lynn Brammer

July 18, 2023

Dennis was a hardworking honorable man that was always a treat to be around. Sending hugs and love to Susan, Steve, Cindi and all the family from the Brammer Family. Peggy's sisters, Susan, Pat, Betty and Lynn.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

19

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church

VA

Jul

19

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church

VA

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