John Epperson |
| Posted 2021-03-11 by mhenderson |
| Published in The Arizona Republic from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - John Epperson, 71, Sun City, AZ passed away January 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. John was born February 21, 1949 in Tacoma, WA. He spent his childhood in Long Island, NY before moving to Missouri. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1967. He was a student athlete participating in football and setting records in track. He lived most of his life in Oak Grove, MO and Phoenix, AZ. John was an Army veteran, serving in Germany as a paratrooper and traveling through Europe. He worked for Armco Steel from 1967 to 1985. John was a charter member of the Oak Grove Jaycees, serving as Vice President. He worked in automotive dealership management from 1985 until retiring in 2011. John was a member of Oak Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church and Clearview Seventh Day Adventist Church in Surprise, AZ. John and Karen loved to travel. They enjoyed several trips to faraway locations and on many cross-country driving adventures listening to their favorite songs from the 60s and 70s. They shared their love of travel with their children and grandchildren, taking many family trips and making priceless memories. John loved the great outdoors and spent many wonderful times camping, boating, and fishing, especially at Lake Powell. He loved his family deeply and sacrificed all to be with them one last time. He will forever be in our hearts. Until we meet again my love. John was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Anita Epperson. He leaves behind his wife, Karen, of 49 years, his children, John W. (Becky) Epperson, Kristine (Donny) Munze, Jason (Bobby) Epperson and Gena (John) Folino, nine grandchildren: Nikki, Nathan, Ryan, Corey, Kayla, Mia, Lilly, Heleena and Jacob; and five great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many siblings, extended family and lifelong friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. |
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