David Ethan Epps

FORK - David Ethan Epps, 90, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, in Sunny Acres Nursing Home. Funeral service is at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011, at Latta United Methodist Church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Latta, SC. Visitation will be held from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. in the church prior to the service. Kannaday Funeral Home in Latta is assisting the family.

Mr. Epps was born February 12, 1920, in Latta, SC, a son of the late Caroline Monroe and Silas Wightman Epps. He was the widower of his beloved wife of 64 years, Louise Tunstall Epps.

Ethan graduated from Clemson University in 1941 with a degree in education. He joined the Army a short time later and was stationed at West Point, NY, where he taught military strategies to cadets. Once discharged from the military, he followed in his father's footsteps and began a career as a county agricultural agent with Clemson Extension Service. He retired in 1976 and returned to his family home in Latta, SC. He was very active in Latta United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Minister, treasurer, and Sunday School teacher.

Mr. Epps is survived by his two sons, David Ethan (Raye) Epps Jr., of Union, SC, William (Mary) Epps of Lugoff, SC, and his daughter, Frances (Mike) Spivey of Elloree, SC. Survivors also include five grandchildren: Anna Epps, Michael Epps, John Epps, Angie (Jesse) Rockwell and Nichole (Andrew) Beckham; a brother, Olin Epps of Latta, SC; and a sister, Martha Frye of Carthage, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Latta United Methodist Church, 306 N. Marion St., Latta, SC, 29565 or to the Alzheimers Foundation.

You may sign the guest book at: www.kannadayfuneralhome.com.