Stephen Troy Epperson, 47, entered heaven's gates on April 17. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was most proud of the family he and his wife built together. He was a friend to all walks of life; he never met a stranger, and was forever comical.

He is survived by the love of his life and wife, Sarah; his children, Tristin, Sean, Maddox, and Bailey; father, Kenneth Bilbrey; mother by choice, Betsy Sipe; brothers, Jeremy Bilbrey and John Sipe; his one and only niece Kaitlin.

Stephen now has the best seat in the house to cheer on his GA bulldogs and watch his Sunday Nascar races.

His family will hold a private celebration of life.