OBITUARY: James Robert ‘Jimmy’ Epperson, 64, dies May 14, 2013
James Robert “Jimmy” Epperson, 64, went to his heavenly home May 14, 2013, surrounded by close family. Jimmy was born April 14, 1949, in San Saba, Texas, to James and Betty Epperson. He was a longtime resident of Valley Spring.
Jimmy will be remembered for his refreshingly honest, genuine and joyful spirit. His eternal innocence was a gift and reminded us all of the importance to live simply, love fully and smile always. He took great delight in Western movies and country music.
In his younger days, Jimmy was quite the horseman and took great pride in helping his parents with chores around their ranch and home. He joyously watched his sister, nieces and cousins show livestock throughout the years and enthusiastically supported Llano County 4-H, school sports and band events.
God blessed us greatly with Jimmy’s unique happiness, and his unconditional love for others will never be forgotten.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bess Gray Sifford and Harry Lee Sifford; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Jim E. Epperson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jimmy is survived by his parents, Betty and James Epperson; sister, Gayle Jordan; nieces Jima (Clint) Montfort of Corsicana and Julie (Kris) Havalka of Corpus Christi; numerous cousins; and five great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of Jimmy’s life was May 17 at Valley Spring Cemetery in Valley Spring with Vicki Troy officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Sifford, Troy Sifford, Kris Havelka, Clint Montfort, Walter Milliorn and Richard Rabb.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children and the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association Scholarship Fund.
Jimmy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Hoerster, Kaye Hague, Kathy Holland and the staff at Llano Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care shown to Jimmy during his last few months.
Arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 307 E. Sandstone in Llano, (325) 247-4300. Condolences may be sent to whhfuneral1@verizon.net or made at www.whhfuneralhome.com.