Gary Lee Epps, 66, of Theodosia, MO passed away July 6, 2009. Gary was born July 21, 1942 in Runnells, IA to Lawrence P. and Edith Wood Epps.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol; daughter Cheryl (Steven) Brison of Independence; son Brian (Heidi) Epps of Lees Summit; grandsons Gareth Brison, Logan Epps, and Jason Epps; brothers Larry Epps of Ankeny, IA and Jerry (Beverly) Epps of Marietta, GA; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Gary retired from full-time ministry with the Community of Christ, having serving in ministry in Missouri, Michigan, and Arkansas.
Cremation is planned. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 9 at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Mountain Home, AR Community of Christ on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mountain Home, AR Community of Christ, 340 E. 11th St., Mountain Home, AR 72653 or Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114.