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Matthew Epps Sr.

Passed 06/02/2023

Obituary For Matthew Epps Sr.

Alcolu, SC

Matthew Epps, Sr., affectionately known as β€œSon”, a son of the late Walter Epps, Sr. and Lou Harvin Epps departed this mortal life quietly on Friday night, June 2, 2023 at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, South Carolina.

Matthew was one of ten children born on August 3, 1918 in the Alcolu section of Clarendon County. His mother died when he was just a baby, but was lovingly cared for by his stepmother, Annie Lou White Epps.

He was united in holy matrimony to the late Emma Brand Epps. This union was blessed with four children. One son, Matthew Epps, Jr. preceded him in death.

Matthew was a God fearing man of strength and dignity. He loved his family and God and always wanted his family to know and love God. He made sure his children read the Bible at an early age. He believed that was the best way of life. In later years he began attending the congregation of Jehovah Witness’s enjoying what he was learning and especially learning that God had a personal name, Jehovah.

Matthew was a farmer by trade, gardening, farming and his love of animals was his passion. He never met a stranger. He was a strong, little giant of a man and will truly be missed.

Those left to cherish his loving memories and to grow from being loved by him are two daughters, Emma (Lee) Jackson of Alcolu, SC and Barbara (Marvin) Blanding of Myrtle Beach, SC; one son, James (Ada) Epps of Myrtle Beach, SC; one adopted son, Willie Abraham of San Jose, CA; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other.

Public viewing will be held 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, 1:00 PM June 9, 2023 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Greeleeyville Hwy., Manning, SC. Burial will follow in the Harmony Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Alcolu, SC.

The family is receiving friends starting Sunday, June 4, 2023, 2:00PM til 8:00PM daily at the home of his daughter, Emma Jackson, 2640 Little Star Road Alcolu, SC.


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Yuk-Ying Chin sent Mixed Dish Garden for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 08, 2023

With deepest condolences Yuk-Ying & John

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Sendy McCants-Rallings sent Traditional Floor Basket for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 08, 2023

With sincere condolences to the family of Uncle Son! Celebrating a life well-lived. Cherish the memories.

Sendy McCants-Rallings (Bendy) and Dwight Rallings

Sendy McCants-Rallings sent Traditional Floor Basket for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 08, 2023

With sincere condolences to the family of Uncle Son! Celebrating a life well-lived. Cherish the memories.

Sendy McCants-Rallings (Bendy) and Dwight Rallings

Crossroads Church sent Solace Ivy Planter for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 07, 2023

Our prayers are with your family during your time of loss. May the comfort of the Lord rest upon each of you. Pastor Matt Spigner & the congregation of Crossroads Church-Bishopville

Yuk-Ying Chin sent The Peace Lily for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 05, 2023

With Deep Sympathy and Love

Chin Family and Ronald Kitt

willie abraham sent Mixed Spray for Matthew Epps Sr. - June 05, 2023

Condolence from the Abraham Family!

WE LOVE YOU UNCLE REST IN PEACE CAROL, MATTIE, ADE, AND LINDA.

You will be missed uncle Son.Thank you for all the love you've given me and the family. Our memories will never be forgotten. May you rest in Peace and love kiss Auntie for me.β™‘

My love and Condolences to the family of the of lost Father and Grandfather My condolences and Prayers are with you πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Love Niece Beulah

My Love and condolences to the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Love Niece Beulah

Praying for the family during this time. Pastor Marshall(BUtch) and Lady Alexis Ivey

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know I'm thinking of your family and sending you my deepest sympathies." "You are in my thoughts and prayers during this great time of loss." Revelation 21:3&4 Barbara

Even though I moved to another state. Every time I came to Manning/ Alcolu, I always visit Mr Son Epps. Always happy to see me. A loving and caring man, who loves his family and friends. My Prayers and Deepest Sympathy to the Family. Love and Blessings.

Our condolences to the family. Ezra and Edna Brown

Our condolences to te family.

Our deepest condolences Kathleen and Jonathan Harrison

Condolences and prayers goes out to the Epps Family. ❀️ The Lindsay's

How is enjoyed listening to your words of wisdom. And your stories of your experience you would tell the kids.

Though I never meet my Grand-Uncle Son thru Ying and Hung they shared their special moments and pics with me and for that I will be forever grateful please except my condolences and love for your lost Cousin GeeπŸ’•

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting my Grand-Uncle Son thru Ying and Hung they shared there special moments and pics with me and for that I will be forever grateful my condolences and love to my Grand-uncles family πŸ’• Cousin Gee

I will miss you πŸ’œ. John Garrick, your friend from NY

It was so great to meet and talk with Grand Uncle Son, he reminded me so much of my beloved Grandma Mattie.

May your heart find solace in remembering his light, beauty and laughter.

With love and affection, Yuk-Gen Chin (niece from New York)

It was an honor knowing my Grand-Uncle Son. We spend precious time together that will always be memorable. I will miss his voice, his stories, his laughter, his smile and his caring eyes. Now, he is home and will always be with me in my heart ❀️.

Love you forever , Yuk-Ying Chin (niece from NY)

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

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