Jeffrey G. Epperson,65, of Center, MO, passed away on February 8, 2021 at Hannibal Reginal Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1955 in Hannibal to Ohrie and Carlita (Turner) Epperson. Jeffrey attended the local schools with his two sisters and graduated from Mark Twain High School. Jeffrey and Katie Lee were united in marriage on January 5, 1974 in Ralls County at the Pastor’s Home. To this union were born four children: Heather, Amanda, Josh and Boone. Jeffrey was a farmer early in life and for the last 27 years, he worked as a street sweeper for Hannibal Street Dept. He was an avid hunterand fisherman. He loved to bbq and spend time with family. Jeffrey, “Said what he meant and meant what he said”. He was a life-long, hard -working resident of Ralls County and was known for his bearhugs, big smiles and waves from his rocking chair on the front porch. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative and friend.



He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Katie Lee Epperson of Center,MO, children: Heather (Danny) Clark, Amanda Williams, Josh (Jennifer) Epperson, Boone ( Laurie) Epperson and Bellah Epperson, grandchildren: Kelsey(Andrew), Jewels, Ethan, Ciara, Steven Ohrie, Madison, Cal, Kaylee, Owen, Hannah, Lauren, Jacob, Nicholas, Sydney and two great-grandchildren: Lukas and William, two sisters, Brenda (Gary) Grubb of Bowling Green and Shelley (Denny) Brown of Baton Rogue, LA, many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m at Salt River Christian Church 15740 Highway 79 New London, MO 63459

A Celebration of Life will be also be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. Salt River Christian Church 15470 Highway 79 New London, MO 63459 Rev. Richard Epperson to officiate.

Memorials- The Epperson Family c/o McCoy-Blosssom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379