John Andrew Eppley's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Bedford, Virginia

John Andrew Eppley

November 2, 1932 - February 17, 2025 (92 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

John Andrew Eppley's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2025 in Bedford, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc

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John Andrew Eppley

November 2, 1932 - February 17, 2025 (92 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

John Andrew Eppley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Andrew Eppley of Bedford, Virginia, who passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Andrew Eppley to pay them a last tribute.

As John Andrew departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Andrew may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Andrew leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wandlas Emory Eppley and Laura Mae Johnston Eppley; and his wife Mary Ellen "Mickey" Snead Eppley. He is survived by: his children, Sharon E. Blankenship, Laura E. Key (David) and Charles A. "Andy" Eppley (Esther); and his sisters, Polly Ann Creasy and Bonnie Bremner (Charlie). He is also survived by grandchildren & great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery (4665 Chestnut Fork Rd, Bedford, VA 24523).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc



Sat

Feb 22

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery
4665 Chestnut Fork Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

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