Harlan L. Epps Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 14, 1933 to James and Rosa Epps in Hickory, NC. Harlan loved to fish and do woodwork. He was also a coin collector. He worked for CSX railroad for many years as a Railroad Switchman. Harlan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Myrna, one son Harlan Lee (Sheila) Epps, one daughter Donna (Johnny) McWaters, two brothers William (Thelma) Epps, James (Linda) Epps, six grandchildren Shelley (Mark) Neddo, Steve Beckom, Mitchell (Katie) Epps, Rachel Epps, Randy (Kay) Epps, Shannon (James) Lyvers, eight great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements being handled by Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Family to receive friends on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 10-11am at First Baptist Church of Macclenny, 372 South 6th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. Funeral services will begin at 11am with interment to follow at 3pm at Riverside Memorial Park.
