Michael Craig Epting CHAPIN A memorial service for Michael Craig Epting, 49, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Pastor Larry Hagerty will conduct the service. He will be assisted by Pastors Ralph Hill and Ginger Litman-Koon of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Michael was born March 9, 1965 in Columbia, SC and passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was the son of Mary Russell Epting and the late Carroll W. Epting. Michael was a graduate of Chapin High School and attended Newberry College. He lived in Greenville, SC for a number of years. Michael spent nearly 20 years in Key West, FL where he was described as a suave master of ceremonies and a tireless fund-raiser. After returning to his home town of Chapin, he served on the Chapin 2016 Planning Committee and the Board of the Chapin High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was an avid Clemson fan and a familiar face at Chapin Town Hall meetings. Surviving are his mother of Chapin; sister, Lisa Epting of Chapin; numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and best friend, Amy Herndon. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 215 St. Thomas Church Road, Chapin, SC 29036. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net

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Published by The State on Feb. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Epting

22 Entries

teresa Matthews kirby

February 8, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family, Michael and I use to fish at epting landing with my grandfather ernest wilson.May you rest in peace and fly high.

February 8, 2015

I will forever remember Michael - always greeting me with a smile and hug-forever. Michael, you are missed.
Teresa - Newberry, South Carolina

Jody Kennedy

February 8, 2015

Oh Michael, I will always hold a special place in my heart for u! Being a roommate and work mate with you for 3 years in KW, we had some crazy times, warm moments, and memories of a lifetime! I love you brother! Your kind heart, contagious laugh, and fun spirit I will always remember and carry with me.

Lisa Madisetti

February 8, 2015

I will always remember how Michael's smile would light up a room...such sweet memories of him and Key West.
Michael, forever in my heart and i'll see you on the other side.

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February 8, 2015

We will always remember our fond times together...especially the Queen Mother benefits.

-Pete Arnow and Randy Becker, Key West

Joy Blakley

February 8, 2015

Mike was a one-of-a-kind and will be missed but always remembered with a smile.

February 8, 2015

So very sorry to hear this! Michael was a good soul and I was lucky to know him
Kim Works (Key West)

Eric Colgan

February 7, 2015

Michael you will be greatly missed by all. You were a great room mate and friend. Rest In Peace.

mitch jones

February 7, 2015

Michael will be missed by all in Key West

barbara hoffman

February 7, 2015

My deepest sympathies. He always had a smile and a kind word.

Nancy Zappola-dembiczak

February 7, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Michael was a great person and he will be missed and remembered in key west. I'm thankful for his help during a difficult time in my life. Peace to the family.

Stacy Bouknight Garner

February 7, 2015

Praying for Mike's family and Amy. He was an inspiration to all. He will be missed dearly.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

February 6, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Roseanne Dickerson

February 6, 2015

Mike always had a smile on his face and went out of his way to be kind. He will be remembered by many. Rest in Peace my friend.

February 6, 2015

I only met Michael once, at Becky Dail-Galloways wedding but had been hearing about him for years. He was so outgoing, funny, friendly, warm, and witty. He made me feel so welcome on a day where I was a stranger to everyone else. He acted like he had known me forever. It was a perfect time with a perfect man. He will be missed by so many. Much love and light to his friends and family ~ Danielle Morales

Stephanie (Clark) Porter

February 6, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family and with the friends who shared so much of his life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Robin Martin

February 6, 2015

A beautiful soul lost way too soon. Rest in Peace, Michael.

Jean Zeman

February 6, 2015

As the gentleman, Michael was one of the first people I had the pleasure of meeting when I moved to Key West. He will always be remembered for his charming wit, quick smile and fundraising abilities.
Many of his old friends are in Heaven receiving him with open arms. I can see them talking about the "good old days" in Key West together. RIP Michael. Gone but never forgotten.

coy bass

February 6, 2015

I moved to Greenville in 1989. Mike & Eddie Doan were two of the first people I met.
He was very welcoming and always make me feel like he was glad to see me.
He will be missed by all who were touched by his kindness.
With deepest sympathy,
Coy Bass

February 6, 2015

To the family
May you find peace from the God of all comfort who surpasses all understanding at this most difficult time.

Jonnie Meetze Jones

February 6, 2015

Michael will always be in my heart. He will be missed by many.

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