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Official Obituary of

Rick L. Epperson

July 26, 1957 ~ July 25, 2019 (age 61) 61 Years Old

Rick Epperson Obituary

Rick L. Epperson, age 61, died on July 25, 2019, at UT Medical Center, from substantial injuries in a Motorcycle Accident.
He was born on July 26, 1957, in Detroit, to Dave and Carol Brideau and Samuel Epperson.
Rick married Barbara A. Doan on September 26, 1975, in Port Huron.
He attended Marysville Schools, worked for a few years at junk yards until he became self-employed for many years at Rick's Auto Recycling. Rick also worked for 18 years on houses for the many people living in the homes in town and was a local landlord.
Rick is survived by his wife, Barbara Epperson (Doan), daughter and son-in-law, Teresa (Scott) Hitch, daughter, LeAnna Epperson, daughter and son-in-law, Tonya (Joe) Green, daughter and son-in-law, Brandie (Tom) Gromala, 9 grandchildren, Ashley Larabell, Alexander Hitch, Ryan Hitch, Katelyn Hitch, Michael Tremble, Kamen Green, Ty Gromala, Farrah Gromala and Tate Gromala and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Caryll Kondratko, nephew, Jason Epperson, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and recently, a great granddaughter, Leah Ryan Badgerow.
No ceremonies are scheduled at this time. Cremation Done ProperlyTM under the care of Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood. (865-984-5959) www.dotsonfuneralhome.com

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