J. B. Ephlin, Jr.

JB Ephlin, Jr. was born on August 20, 1934 in Bakerville, Missouri. He passed from this life to be with Jesus on July 20, 2023. He married his sweetheart, Margaret Louise Walls on July 25, 1957 in Kennett, Missouri.

JB joined the army in 1957 and served as a helicopter mechanic until 1959. After the army, he and Margaret settled in Fort Worth, Texas.

In his lifetime he was a farmer, helicopter mechanic, truck driver, Master Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, and an incredible Gunsmith.

He loved to spend his time outdoors Hunting and Fishing.

JB is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Walls Ephlin, daughter Alecia Hopkins and husband Terry, Phelecia Leitch and husband Mark, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 2 sons: Dirk Ephlin and Jeff Ephlin.