MANNING – Francis Scott “Scotty” Epperson, 53, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Lake Marion Nursing Home in Summerton.
Born December 5, 1956, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Joseph Norwood “Buck” and Eunice Jackson Epperson. He was Salutatorian of the 1975 senior class of Manning High School, attended the University of South Carolina, was a member of The Presbyterian Church at Manning, a substitute teacher, and a volunteer at Manning First Baptist Church Friendship House.
Surviving are his three brothers, Michael Norwood Epperson and wife Doris of Bishopville, Hugh Wayne Epperson and wife Patsy of Manning, and Dr. William Jackson Epperson of Murrells Inlet; a sister Mary Anna Epperson Bilton and her husband Kenny of Manning; nine nieces and nephews; and five great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Dr. William J. Holmes officiating. Burial was in Manning Cemetery. Nephews, Michael N. Epperson Jr., Rich Gomez, David W. Epperson, Ryan Way, Billy Blevins, Shawn Bilton, and Joey Epperson, served as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to The Presbyterian Church at Manning, P. O. Box 207, Manning, SC 29102. To view a video tribute:Click Here
CONDOLENCES
My sincere condolences to the family.Scotty was a very caring and wonderful person.I saw him on Tuesday when I visited my father at the home.I will miss seeing him sitting in the lobby with his two friends greeting people. May God be with you. Fondly, Marie Brunson
From: Marie Brunson
A long time friend and great guy. We had many yrs together in school and MHS band and I will miss you.
From: Laura Gibson Guthrie
Dear Friends,
So very sorry to hear about Scotty! He was a very dear person to all who knew him. I am so sorry that he was taken so young. Please know that each you will be in our hearts and in our prayers.
Always,
Eppie, Mills and Coker
From: Eppie Mills Adams
So sorry to learn of Scotty's death. He was such a sweet person. He is now in Heaven with his mom and dad. He was a blessing to everyone he knew. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Always, Angie Gibbons
From: Angela B. Gibbons
I was so sorry to hear about Scotty. He was a very sweet, wonderful person and cousin. I will truly miss him.
Kay Jackson Finley
From: Kay Jackson Finley
Dear Epperson family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. I have some very nice memories of him when we were in school. He was such a sweet person. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Debbie Spigner
From: Debbie Pelfrey Spigner
Dear Anna, Jackie, Wayne, Mike and families,
We were so very sorry to hear of Scotty's passing. The video on him was so beautiful. He will certainly be missed. We loved him so much. He was always so kind and helpful. I, Terry, enjoyed the times that I would come over and stay and help out with Aunt Eunice and Scotty was there, and we'd talk and laugh so. Those were precious times to me, and will never be forgotten. Scotty was truly a special cousin of ours who was so dear to our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. May, God, bless you and give you the comfort, strength and peace you need. We love you.
Love,
Cousins Scott, Terry, T.C., Ellen
From: Terry Conant
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Scotty. He was one of the nicest people you could ever know. I always enjoyed seeing him at Jackson family functions when I was a kid. Mine and Shelley's thoughts and prayers are with the Eppersons.
From: Albert J. Ard
Dear Family
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Scotty. Scotty was a student of mine many years ago. He and I became friends and that friendship has lasted over the years. I visited him often at the Nursing Home in Summerton. He loved brownies. I took him a large batch of brownies on the Sunday before Christmas. He smiled and said thank you. I will miss Scotty dearly as I know you all will, but please know that Mr. Norwood and Mrs. Eunice are smiling happily because they now have Scotty with them. He was special in so many ways. Sorry, I will not be able to attend the funeral or visit you personally, I am in Charlottesville, VA with my daughter, Marti who has recently lost her husband, otherwise, I would be there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mary Ann Bassard (John Bassard)
From: Mary Ann Bassard
Wayne and family,
I don't really know what to say. I can not image what you are feeling. I am really sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers.
If you need me just call.
Your friend and co-worker,
Sherri
From: Sherri Peagler
I am so grieved to hear of Scotty's death. He was such a bright, shining star, so kind to everyone and always so lively. I remember him from band "days" at MHS and as a dear friend of my younger sister.
My deepest sympathies to his family in their loss.
Louisa
From: Louisa Tobias Bradford
Dear Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Scotty was a former student. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara W. King
From: Barbara W. King
Dear Epperson family, it really saddens my heart to know that Scotty has gone home. He and I went to school together and became friends, I have so many memory's of him. I know that you will all miss him very much,but try and remember that he is where we want to be, at the feet of Jesus, and oh how happy he must be. And he is with two people that he really loved. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Alice Cutter
From: Alice Hodge Cutter
Mike and Doris,
So sorry to hear you lost your Brother, Scotty. You are in our thoughts and Prayers, May god comfort you,
Rosa Bryant southerly
From: Rosa Southerly
Dear family,I was so sorry to hear of Scotty"s death,He was always willing to help all his widowed friends at the nsg home.He had such a pleasant smile and cute way of saying HI.May God Bless U all.Renee Lawrimore,LPN
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Dear family,I was so sorry to hear of Scotty"s death,He was always willing to help all his widowed friends at the nsg home.He had such a pleasant smile and cute way of saying HI.May God Bless U all.Renee Lawrimore,LPN
