Epps, Ralph
EPPS, MSG Ralph Andrew, Ret.
A good man, a sinner saved by grace, went home to be with our Lord on June 1, 2021, Emory University Hospital, Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA.
Ralph was the ninth of 11 children born to Jerry F. Epps, Sr. and Laurina Aiken Epps, Walhalla, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters: Gertrude Head, Elva Mae McPherson, Marie Brown, Louise Burgess, Ethel Crenshaw, Patsy Floyd and his brothers: Edward I. Epps and Jimmy Epps.
Ralph leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Peggy M. Epps and son, Ralph Edward Epps, Stockbridge, GA along with their daughter, Sharon Epps Sheppard (Tony), Hull, GA; grandson, William Sheppard (Laura), Philadelphia, PA, granddaughter, Rachel Bryan (Nathan) and great-grandchildren, Matthias Bryan and Lunarae Bryan (Goldsboro, NC); brother, Jerry F. Epps, Jr (Marguerite), San Jose, California, sister, Catherine Hensley (Don), Pensacola, FL and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ralph was in the United States Army for 22 years retiring in 1973. He served in Vietnam and two tours in Korea in the medical supply corps.
Ralph turned his heart and life to God in the eighties when Evangelist Carl Hatch visited Lake City Baptist Tabernacle. He served the Lord faithfully thereafter, including at Valley Hill Baptist Church and as a current member of Jodeco Baptist Church. Ralph never met a person he didn't like and always wanted to talk or share a joke.
Funeral services are provided by Horis A. Ward, Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge. Pastor Keith Fleming of Jodeco Baptist Church is officiating. Viewing is at the chapel on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1 PM with the service following thereafter. Interment is scheduled for Thursday, June 17, 2021, 2 PM for family at the Georgia National Cemetery, 2025 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Canton, GA with full military honors.
To God be the glory for the life and salvation of Ralph Andrew Epps.
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Funeral Home Information
Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel
376 Fairview Road
Stockbridge, GA
30281
