Antonio Epps, Sr. Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Antonio Epps, Sr.

Mr. Antonio B. Epps, Sr., 52, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Monday, August 16, 2021 at Uchee Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Antonio B. Epps Sr.(Tony) was the first of 4 beautiful children born to Clidean and Tommy C. Epps Jr. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Uchee Hill Baptist Church.

Tony attended Chavala High School and later in life became a successful contractor, co-owning Howard Construction with his dear late uncle Samuel Howard. In February 2018, he started his battle with an aggressive form of cancer but despite his prognosis, Tony stayed upbeat and positive until God finally called him home on August 8, 2021. Antonio is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Clidean Epps.

He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Tommy C. Epps Jr; children Ikea Epps, Tamara Epps, Antionetta Epps, DeSanto Word, Shantina Weeks, Antonio Epps, Jr. and Brittany Epps; brothers Marcus Epps and Dammuon (Tanya) Epps; sister LaTiffany (James) Epps-Hubbard; his companion Catherine Gresham; close friends, Tremayne Banks and Jabbar Thomas; his caring aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

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No man will ever take your place I love you daddy. And I know you loved me. Till I see you again rest on daddy. You fought a great fight all the way down to the end..I never forget the things you taught me. ❤️ Daddy Girl

My sincere condolences and may God grant you all comfort during this time. Rest in peace Tony Arternearn Kelly Thornton

You showed me so much that it is a true way to love someone and you did love me and I love you God knows I'm miss your smile and you getting on my nerves but all of it was worth it being with you. Love you til we meet again Catherine Gresham

My heart and prayers goes out to the family. Tony will be missed. Michelle Baker

Rest easy my friend will always be remembered.No more pain God got u. Bernicehartman.

Life is like a leaf blowing in the wind. Everything/person you touch, you created a change in its being. You were awesome with a hammer & 2 hands full of laughther. Your smile will be missed. You fought 2 good fights, motorcycle accident and cancer. Well REST ON my friend - YOUR REWARD IS AT HAND. Your children, your legacy will keep your spirit alive. I'll see you on the other side, my friend. Hope Williams

I'm so thankful for you coming into my life when you did. Your memories will forever live through me. You fought a good fight, you are not suffering anymore. You'll forever live in my heart. I love you, always bigdaddy 💙

You fault a good fight I know you was tired I didn't won't to let you go but God had better plains for now you can rest nomore pain baby

My heart aches to hear this news. I will miss our Bible Studies and prayer sessions. Most of all, I will miss my adopted son. May you rest in peace. Rev. Dr. Linda Wright

Daddy I will forever love you I'll never let your memory die you will forever live on through your BABY GIRL

In life we meet people who touch us in a way that a bond is made that never can be broken. You were my person. We had some good times together. Man the stories I could tell about the man with the gift for gab. You will always hold a place in my heart. You will be missed! I love you.

Cousin,I'm so thankful for all of the good times that we shared growing up. I remember us working side by side at the mill inspecting and packing yarn. Sometimes,you,myself,and Rick would get off work and go to the back waters. Cuz,you taught me how to ride a motorcycle. I'm grateful and thankful to have known you. You was more than family,you was like a brother to me. I pray for your children,grand children,Marcus and other family members at this time of grief. Love my brother! REST ON until we meet again. Darrin Bellamy SR.

Tony, your cancer fight was a journey. I watch your stories and lives on Facebook. You said you was tired and ready but the Lord was not ready for you at that time. Your children and family will hold on to the memories. We know how tough you were from growing up in church. Rest on in Paradise cousin. ShaRhonda Tukes

To the family of Tony sending my deepest condolences i known Tony over 35 years he's truly a wonderful person he will be deeply missed R.I.P Tony

Tony has been apart of our lives since he was 13. It was a honor to have known him and he was loved by many. Rest easy Tony.

Cousin, I am so thankful to God for the memories! Growing up together, playing, fighting more time than I can count. I am so thankful that I had an chance to see you and spend time with you in the hospital. Though many years had past since we had been together, it was just like a moment hadn't been missed. You said you were tired and because of your children and grandchildren you tried to hang in with us. Now, Fam, you are at peace, resting, with your Mom! Tony, man, you fought an excellent fight! You went through the struggle, the pain, the treatments that our EPPS men are known to do! You fought until the end! Sleep on Cousin, sleep on until we meet again.
Mia McFadden-Lockett

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