Epperly, Garland Wilson

Garland Wilson Epperly, 75, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. He was born in Montgomery County on March 31, 1933, to the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Connie Howell Epperly; and brothers, Raymond and Leonard Epperly.

He was employed by Wal Mart, attended Northfork Baptist Church, and bowled on the Golden Years League.

He is survived by his children, Garland Wilson (Russ) Epperly Jr., Anthony Ray (Tony) Epperly and Teresa, Tammy Epperly Keith and husband, Darren, and Teresa Epperly Ridgeway; grandchildren, Zachery Stephen Meller, Hunter Ray Keith, Issak Lee Keith, Joshua Dane Keith, and Angel Epperly; brothers, Garnette (Tiney) Epperly, Luther Epperly, Ray Epperly, and Robert Epperly; sisters, Delores Epperly and Ruby Epperly Cupp; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Brugger officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the funeral home. The Epperly Family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.