George Epperly

George Wilson (G.W.) Epperly, 92, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2005.

He was born to John and Grace Rogers Epperly on December 10, 1912 in the Sugar Grove area of Montgomery County. He had resided for the past three years in Norfolk, VA. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 35 years of service in the Signal Department. He was a dedicated Christian and a loving, caring, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his dear and devoted wife, Ruth Maxey Epperly and his first-born son, John Roger Epperly.

Surviving family members include one brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Thelma Epperly, one daughter-in-law, Doris Richardson Epperly, one daughter and son-in-law, Eva Jo and Ernie Dove, two sons, George W. Epperly, Jr. and Daniel Neil Epperly; five loving grandchildren, Doris Jennene Matheney, Shanna and David Simmons, Wesley and Chrissy Dove, Missy and Greg Pfaff, and Harmony Ruth Epperly, seven cherished great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and numerous extended family and friends.

He was a life-long faithful member and trustee of Oak Grove Church, and he greatly loved worshiping there and enjoyed being in the presence of his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Hutchison and Rev. Pete Flinchum officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Virginia Beach Estates, Allzwell Assisted Living Center and Odyssey Health Care for their loving care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allzwell Gazebo Fund, 130 Great Bridge Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23320. The Epperly Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, (382-2612).