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Edward Harley Epps Jr.

Edward Epps Obituary

EPPS EDWARD HARLEY EPPS, JR. On Thursday, September 17, 2009. He is survived by two sons, Edward III (Marina) and Shawn Epps; three sisters, Carrie McCray, Rita J. Epps and Nita L. Burton (Willie); four grandchildren; one aunt, Sarah McLain; two special nieces, Karone Williams and June Burton and a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 15th and V Sts. NW. Father Patrick A. Smith rector. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. Services by HORTON and REESE FUNERAL SERVICES.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Epps

20 Entries

Joyce Harris

September 30, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Epps family. I'm sure I speak for all of my fellow Cardozo Clerks and those of us who played the game of basketball, Ed's legacy will live on within us forever.

Joyce "Pistol Pete" Batson Harris

September 28, 2009

One of God's angels has taken under his wing one of my favorite students and a talented ball player from Cardozo High School in the 60's. Deepest sympathies to Rita and Shawn and the Epps Family. He will truly be missed.
Alethia (McCauley) Spraggins

September 28, 2009

My thougths and prayers are with you and your family .

Aubrey Curry

George Gordon

September 28, 2009

Let it be know that one of Gods children passed this way and affected all who knew him and loved his beautiful smile.

May he RIP with the Glory of God.

George Gordon and family

S. S. Walker

September 26, 2009

To Ed's family and friends, my prays and condolences. Ed was special, both on and off the court. Everyone that met Ed knew that.
(Utah State Univ. 1970)

Malcolm Wharton

September 26, 2009

With deepest sympathy to the Epps Family. Ed & I attended Utah State University. He was on the basketball team. I photographed him playing basketball on numeroud occasions. He was an outstanding basketball player. He will be missed by all the Utah State Aggie Alumni. May God continue to keep you all in his care.

September 26, 2009

To the Epps Family..Our deepest sympathy. I photographed Ed playing basketball at Utah State University. He was a very good basketball player but an excellent person. He could turn a sad situation into something good. He will be missed by all Utah Aggies. Malcolm L. Wharton, former Utah State University Photographer.

September 25, 2009

To the Epps Family,
I attended Cardozo High School with Edward. May God guide you and strengthen you during this very difficult time. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path.
Reverend Dr. Cathryn Phillips

Collis Jones

September 25, 2009

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Ed Epps. We were long time friends bonded by our love for basketball.Ed helped thousands become basketball "players" and productive citizens through his coaching in high schools, the Kenner League and at Dr. Joseph Carr's Sunday Basketball.Ed is in my prayers as he joins his former teammates Lynn Ring, Billy Gaskins and close friend Bernie Williams...... they are playing bigtime hoops in heaven tonight!
Collis Jones

Wilbur Thomas

September 25, 2009

I remember the competitive basketball games. Luzont, Cole Field House, Rudolph, Stead and all the fun times
when the games were finished. I remember the excitement at the parties at
Grosvner Riverside Park. Wil Jones,Smitty,Dante, Plops, Alonzo and Easy Ed or EDWARD as we playfully referred to him.
I remember the continuous unconditional encouragement and help ED
gave to our young. I have great memories of a great man.

September 25, 2009

Gone, but not forgotten! I will miss Mr. Epps truly. He was that father that I did not have. I know that God has called him up there in heaven to do his work. I say "Play on" from a student at king elementary school

Antoinette "Toni" champ Gorham

September 25, 2009

To the Epps Family
I graduated with Ed Epps from Cardozo and one of the memories I had of Ed was in English class in the 12th grade.
He was the life of the class. May the Lord wrap his arms around the family and comfort them. He is now among the angels looking down on us and smiling.

Lloyd Mayes

September 25, 2009

My Man, "Easy ED" was truly a DC Legend. We both attended Cardozo together and long before I could play the game we loved, I got the chance to see "Steady Eddie" at work. He got better with time & was gracious enough to embrace an up & coming player, ME, while I was in college & still trying to learn the game. For years we played ball together, beginning with the first Urban Coalition Summer League. Ed invited & united EVERYONE, no matter where you were from, to experience the joy of playing winning basketball at the highest levels DC had to offer. ED was a WINNER & he won at every level he played & coached.
Once, while playing ball in Zagreb, Yugoslavia I met a Yugoslavian player who asked if I knew ED EPPS. He had been a victim of several of ED's soft jumpers in a loss to Utah State, when he was a player at Brigham Young.
In time, ED found his niche' as a teacher & coach. He could transform a good player into a great one. ED was at times gruff, but always honest & he got the best out of you. He knew he had the gift of teaching & took humble pride in ascending to the stature of being called "COACH EPPS".
That booming voice is now silenced but my LOVE & RESPECT for ED will always endure. ED touched hundreds of lives & I'm glad to say that one of them was ME! I will truly miss "Easy E"!

-Lloyd Mayes (Cardozo '65)

September 25, 2009

To The Epps Family,
I also attended Cardozo High with Ed Epps. He was a giant on the basketball court. God has called the Last Play and given Ed his Trophy. May God continue to Bless.

Celestine Barton (District of Columbia)
Cardozo High Class of 1966

September 25, 2009

May God Bless your family during this very difficult time.

You know how much Casey & the Sunshine Band loved and respected you.

Dr. Michael Casey

September 25, 2009

With Deepest Condolences to the Family. Ed will be truly missed. I can hear him saying right now "Billy Bryant" in his robust and deep voice.

May GOD give you strengthen and peace.

William(Billy)Bryant #11

September 25, 2009

September 25, 2009

As high school classmates we shall always remember you. Only God knows the goodness of us having the opportunity to visit with you during illness. We also wish your family much peace and do remember Epps as we so affectionately called you. You were a favorite in our time.

May God Bless and keep the family together.

Edith (1966) and Janice Bryant.

September 25, 2009

To the family of Mr Epps: The sudden loss of your loved one touched my heart; my heart will always remember as I reminance from my high school days (seeing your loved one (Ed) that's what we called him in high school... He played exciting basketball games to bring Cardozo a trophy and he truly could play. Ed got the students to come out to practically all of his games. I did not get to attend all of them but; I can reflect on the few games that I attended and he was truly perservere and a dedicated student and a great player. My prayers and condolences go out to Mr. Edward Epps family. Beverly Goines (High School Classmate)

September 25, 2009

I would like to ezpress my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.Mr. Epps will truly be missed at MLK and his kind deeds will be remembered. May God stregthen and keep you.
Linda Valentine

Denise Sadler

September 25, 2009

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Dear Karone: I am sadden to hear of the Loss of your Uncle Edward; I remember how fond of him you were always saying "my uncle" I say that laughing thinking back at all the fun times you two shared. Keep the memories close to heart. I will keep you and your family lifted in prayer.

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