James Leslie Epperson

James Leslie Epperson, 90, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Janie Epperson for 63 years. Born May 2, 1930 in Gladys, Virginia he was a son of the late Leslie Epperson and Stelia Epperson. He retired from Lynchburg City School’s maintenance’s division, was a member of Campbell Ave. Baptist Church, and he was a devoted man of God. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Lisa Paxton and her husband Steve of Lynchburg and Ron Epperson and his wife Jennifer of San Marcos,Texas; two sisters, Judy Cook and her husband Carrol of Lynchburg and Evelyn Cook and her husband Glenn of Seneca, SC; two brothers, Norman Epperson of Altavista and Morgan Epperson of Hurt; five grandchildren, Brandon Vest, Courtney Vest, Justin Vest, Kristine Epperson and Erin Epperson; four great-grandchildren, Gracie Vest, Cyrus Wiggin, Hazel Wiggin, and Ivy Epperson. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, January 22, 2021 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor John Pickett and Pastor Ron Nickell, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. James will be available for viewing from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.