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     David Melvin Epperley Graveside services of David Melvin Epperley at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, Oklahoma. Son of the late Melvin Lee Epperley and Ruby Mae (Gearhart) Epperley, David was born on January 11, 1951 in Christiansburg, Virginia and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. David moved to Marietta in 1996 from Boyd, Texas. A self employed paint contractor, David had a passion for helping others, in his spare time he could be found working on old houses, painting and doing maintenance that the resident could not afford to do. He also enjoyed playing slot machines, singing and playing music; but maybe his favorite was dancing. David enjoyed life, his family and many friends. He was always there to brighten the lives of others. He passed away on July 5, 2018 at a Dallas, Texas hospital, at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 24 days. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janana of the home; sons, David Ray Epperley, Jr. and wife, Ruth and Randall (Randy) Dean Epperley and wife, Rose; daughter, Crystal Epperley Boyd and husband, John; seven grandchildren; Tessa, Coletyn, Hannah, Alison, Ethan, Hayden and Catelyn; sisters, Lockie Eva (Sue) Difalco and husband, Richard and Shirley May Morris and husband, Lonnie. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Fay Epperley, brother, Benny Alfred Epperley and a nephew, Curtis Benjamin Epperley.¹ He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, Love Co., Oklahoma.¹ He was born on January 11, 1951 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Janana Vestana Dugger on May 9, 1978 at Tarrant Co., Texas.² David Melvin Epperley and Janana Vestana Dugger were divorced on September 8, 1980 at Tarrant Co., Texas.⁵ David Melvin Epperley died on July 5, 2018 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 67.¹

     Curtis Benjamin Epperley was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 452-83-9392.³ He was born on January 14, 1981 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^1,2,3,4,5 He died on September 20, 2002 at Texas at age 21; His gravestone has a death date of Sep 21, 2002.^2,4 He ARLINGTON - Curtis B. Epperley, 21, a construction worker, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Graveside service in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Curtis was born Jan. 14, 1981, in Fort Worth. He loved to spend most of his time with his family and the rest of his spare time at Kennedale races. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Survivors: His daughter, Kaytlyn Epperley, age 4; mother, Belinda Epperley; brother, Adam Epperley; sisters, Amanda Seeney, Mellissa Seeney and Alisha Seeney; and many friends. on October 2, 2002.²