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1934
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2025
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Edwin R. Epps, Jr. Obituary
Edwin R. Epps, Jr., of Smyrna, TN, went to be with our Lord on January 18, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years Dorothy Dollar Epps, his parents, Edwin R. Epps, Sr., and Bessie Malone Epps, his brothers, John L and James Epps, his sister, Edith Ray Jones, and his son, David Joe Epps, and son-in-law, Steve Douglas.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Douglas and Donna (Randall) Richardson, his grandsons, Stacy (Cristol) Douglas and Jason (Nicole) Richardson, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and his sister, Dorothy Epps Brown.
He was a very much loved and treasured husband, Daddy, and Grandpa. He was a veteran retired from the United States Air Force and Army National Guard. Later in life, he retired from Dury's. He was a long-time member of Stones River Baptist Church.
Graveside service will be 1:00PM Thursday January 23rd at Mapleview Cemetery. Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. www.woodinchapel.com
Memories and Condolences
for Edwin R. Epps, Jr.
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Alma Lemonds
January 22, 2025
Ed is one of the kindest, sweetest, man of God. I really know when he spoke his words were wise. He will be missed. ❤
Ernest Johns
January 21, 2025
So sorry prayers for you our family.
Cris Kamka
January 21, 2025
Bill Templeton
January 20, 2025
Ed and Dorothy were part of the Air Force family at Stones River Baptist Church. Ed had a very dry sense of humor I thoroughly enjoyed. While helping me build my shed in Smyrna over 40 years ago (still standing today), he told he would “fire me” from my own job if I couldn’t keep up with my pencil. Donna and I loved them both dearly.
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Cris KAMKA (gruener)
January 20, 2025
I have fond memories of working with Ed at derry's for 14 years! He was always so nice and helpful! I'm so sorry for your loss!
January 20, 2025
Ed Epps was a good friend and a great Christain influence in my life. Dennis Hohn.
Diane Kiskadden
January 20, 2025
Mr. Epps was a wonderful Christian man. I am so sorry for the loss of him. I'm praying for the family.
Dawn Horton
January 20, 2025
We are praying for you and your family!
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Mapleview Cemetery
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