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Bert Epps Obituary

Bert Neil Epps, 55, of Goochland, passed away April 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale and Gertrude Epps. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Epps; his children, Jamey N. Epps (Stephanie) of Spotsylvania, Lindsey P. Waters (Joey) of Chesterfield, Sara K. Epps of Powhatan, and Samuel T. Epps of Goochland; his sisters, Shirley (Jerry) Bowden, Ellen (Bucky) Stanley, and Gay (Gary) Murrell; and one brother, Tracy Epps (Cindy) and their children; his mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Joann Bossi; his sister-in-law, Lynn (Michael) Kinsel; and brother-in-law, Joseph Bossi. Bert was a sergeant and 23 year veteran with the Virginia State Police. He served as a dispatcher at Division 1 Headquarters, was transferred to trooper in 1986 and served in Powhatan County. He was promoted to sergeant in 1996 and while sergeant served in Goochland/Louisa Counties. He was also canine coordinator in the Training Division and duty sergeant in the Criminal Justice Information Services Division. He was a member of Powhatan Masonic Lodge #295. The family will receive friends in the Reid Chapel, Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Samuel T. Epps Trust Fund, Wachovia Bank, P.O. Box 109, Goochland, Va. 23063.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2006.

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Jim & Peggy Hawk

April 23, 2006

Carolyn, Sam & Family

We are so very sorry for your loss, I'll prayers and thoughts are with you both.

Jim & Peggy

(Friends of JoAnn & Tom)

Scott Green

April 22, 2006

Jamey. It has been a while, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.

Deacon Joe Milkevitch

April 22, 2006

The Lord said to his disciples, "Peace be with you." May the mercy of almighty God be upon you Bert Neil Epps, and the peace of Jesus Christ heal and be with the family always.

Deacon Joe & Carole Milkevitch

Catholic Community of Louisa County

Sr. Marie Clark, IHM

April 22, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be assured of many remembrances in my daily prayers. (A Friend of Jo Ann and Tom Bossi)

Rissie Godsey

April 22, 2006

Tracy Epps

Mom called me to tell me about your loss. I hate that this is a reason for me to be in touch....it's been a long time. We were all such "buddies" and I miss those times. Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers at this time and I wish you all healing. God Bless! Rissie Godsey

alex sweeney

April 22, 2006

to the Epps family our prayers are with you and your family at this time of lost may god keep and comfort you i knew mr epps when he cam to the highway dept he was a very nice man always smiling and always ready to lend a helping when needed he will be missed by the employees of erea 6 vdot with christian love alex sweeney family

Chuck Harper(Special Agent,FBI)

April 21, 2006

Carolyn,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I graduated the Virginia State Police Academy with Bert, and was a trooper with him at the Area 6 office. We lived two rooms apart at the academy and shared many fond memories together throughout our careers. He was a lifelong friend, dedicated to his family, and a true asset to the citizens of Virginia.

Butch and Bettie Sarma

April 21, 2006

Carolyn,

We are sorry about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

April 21, 2006

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.

You will be remembered in our prayers.

Bob & Rosemarie Ayres, Louisa, VA

(friends of Tom & JoAnn)

Dennis & Sue Hennegan (friends of Tom & JoAnn)

April 21, 2006

We'd like to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Anastasia Foley

April 21, 2006

Dearest Carolyn & Samuel and family,

Our hearts go out to you at this most hurtful time. We are so blessed to have met Bert and really enjoyed our visits with him. He was a wonderful man and you are blessed to have had him in your life. He will always live on in you. Take comfort in knowing God will carry him home now. We are with you in heart and send our prayers to you and family at this sad time. All our love and hugs, Anastasia, Briana & Alexandra and Mom & Dad.

Susan Meece

April 21, 2006

Carolyn and Samuel,

Eugene and I will miss Bert and his warm easy smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time.

Love,

Eugene and Susan

Janet & Malcolm McNew

April 21, 2006

Mrs. Epps,

Jason (McNew) has kept us informed of this difficult time during your husband's illness and we were so saddened to learn of his passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family.

David and Loretta Smith

April 21, 2006

Loretta and I wish to express our deepest sympathy during this time, please know everthing is clear and Bert is now free. Our family is thinking of you.

Jenny (Conner) Plummer

April 21, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Thompson

April 21, 2006

I was sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sue & Bill Tyler

April 21, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Waller (Farley)

April 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Bert's family. While I was a Dispatcher in Powhatan Bert was a great Trooper to work with and always a great friend.

Steve Ashburn

April 20, 2006

Your family is in my prayers.

The Noacks

April 20, 2006

Carolyn, Samuel & rest of family,



Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bert will be missed by so many.



We are here to help in any way during this challenging time.



With deepest sympathy,



Tom & Ann Noack & family

Preston and Sharon Smith

April 20, 2006

To Bert's entire family' we are so sorry for your loss,Bert was a very nice and caring person,he always seemed to have a smile.He will be missed very much to so many people but his memories will live forever.

Darren Galbraith

April 20, 2006

We send our sympathies to the family of Bert, and hope that you are able to find the strength to get over this tragic loss. Our condolensces go out to everyone who knew Bert.



Love,

Darren, Marybeth, and Alyiah

Betty Hounshell and girls

April 20, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Bert's passing. We will miss him a lot, but we are blessed with tons of happy memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve and Carol Vidra

April 20, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

HAWKINS COUNTY E-911

April 20, 2006

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. WE ARE SORRY THAT WE DID NOT GET THE CHANCE TO MEET BERT, BUT WE HAVE HURD SO MUCH ABOUT HIM BY WORKING WITH HIS SISTER (GAY MURRELL). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

April 20, 2006

WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS AND WE SEND OUR PRAYERS TO COMFORT YOU. AS ALWAYS,MARY & RALPH THURSTON AND ROB AND ABBY HEARE

Ken & May Ling Russell

April 20, 2006

Our hearts go out to Carolyn and her family.



We understand the empty feeling that everyone feels right now, and it does get a bit easier in time. But, the love will always remain! We are so sorry for your loss.



Just remember how Bert embraced and enjoyed life as he has makes his way home.

Cynthia Puryear

April 20, 2006

Thoughts and prayers to you all. Bert will be missed by so many.

David Galbraith

April 20, 2006

May fond memories provide comfort to Bert's extended family during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and we wish you peace. With Deepest Sympathy, Uncle Dave, Aunt Chris, Christine, Shawn, Darren, Marybeth and Alyiah

Sherry Mayhew

April 20, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmy Graves /Michelle Lake

April 20, 2006

Sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

SSA Howard J. Cook, Jr. Retired VSP

April 20, 2006

Sleep well my brother, your duty is done.

Gloria & Billy Davis

April 20, 2006

To the family of Bert,

Let the memory of Bert stay with

you all forever, as he will stay in our memories. We are blessed to

have known him. God Bless All of You.

Jane Daffron

April 20, 2006

Please know that you all are in our prayers.

Jennie & Pete Wells

April 20, 2006

To Berts Family: You have lost one of the kindest and most considerate people we have ever known. It was a pleasure renting to him during construction of his new home in early 90's. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Fred Patrick

April 20, 2006

My prayers to the family

Kim S. Reid

April 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Bert was such a special friend and a good person. I have known Bert since the time he played softball in Doswell and worked in Ashland. To his children, my deepest sympathy and to Carolyn and Samuel, I hope you will find peace knowing that God will look out for you and the extended family. I, too, suffered a tragic loss last year and God has held my hand the whole way. To Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy to all of you -- may God give you comfort at this time of sorrow.

Bill Bryant

April 20, 2006

I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.

April 20, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

JASON McNew

April 20, 2006

sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at always

Ed. Boyer

April 20, 2006

To the Epps family, I was so sorry to hear of Bert's passing,my prayers go out for all of you . I had the pleasurer of knowing and working with him while he served in Area six.He was a wonderful person, policeman,masonic brother and friend.I will always miss him.May GOD bless you all. Ed.Boyer--Magistrate

Pamela Powell

April 20, 2006

Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Aunt Ditty & Patti

April 20, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Edwards

April 20, 2006

Bert was a great servant and gentleman of his time with us. He will be deeply missed.

Sharon Blankenship

April 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sherron Tate

April 20, 2006

Carolyn and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

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