Willard Derek Epps

Mr. Willard Derek Epps, age 54 of Commerce died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Epps was born in Clarke County to Willard and Anne Hix Epps of Athens. Mr. Epps was a retired grocery store manager and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Epps is survived by his sons, Eli Epps of Florence, AL, Jake Epps and Charlie Epps both of Commerce; sister, Lynn McRee of Gainesville; grandchildren, Clayton, Westlynn, Hydi, and Madison Epps.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 12 at 4:00 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Carlton Peters officiating with the interment following at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6-8 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.