Epperly Jr., Robert Marshall

Robert Marshall Epperly, Jr., 54, of Christiansburg, passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg.

He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie (Sissy) Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife, Crystal, of Elliston and Scott Epperly and wife, Lisa, of Christiansburg; parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly of Christiansburg; brother, Sammy Epperly and wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg; sisters, Sandra Shouse of Draper and Judy Epperly of Cana; grandchildren, Logan, Caitlyn, Kyle, Logan B., Ryan, Shane, and Magen; brothers-in-law, Eddie Smith and wife, Sue, and Bobby Simpkins; several cousins; special aunt, Evelyn (Elmo) Dull; special neighbor, Robert Simpkins; special friend, Buddy Hinkley; and many other special friends.

Over the past 40 years, Marshall has met and served many friends through his concrete finishing company Marshall Epperly Concrete Finishing.

A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 1, 2007 from 4 until 6 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612.