Visitation

May 10, 2023
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Service

May 10, 2023
4:30 p.m.

Committal

May 10, 2023

Chadwick “Chad” Edward Epley, 54, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Born in Burke County, NC on May 20, 1968, he was the son of Bonnie Elizabeth Butler Epley and the late Paul Edward Epley.

Chad was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as choir director, assistant Sunday school director, Sunday school teacher, and a youth leader. Mr. Epley was a devoted husband and father who loved his church and his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and coaching, but he loved having a good meal and spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sherrie Norman Epley; children, Rebecca Epley Brown (Hampton), Jesse Epley, and Aaron Epley; brother, Kerry Epley (Emily); and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the church with Preacher Tim Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 3333 Trinity Church Road, Valdese, Nc 28690.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and asking for comfort during this time.

—Bruce Carpenter
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Chad was such a great person. We always loved hearing his input in our prayer group when he would walk by. He will be truly missed. I pray the good Lord will comfort each of you and give you strength and a peace that surpassing all understanding.

—Crystal Thomas

Sherrie, my heart is broken for you and your family, but also rejoicing in that Chad is in the presence of God. I have been following you and Chad through this time of suffering and have been blessed by your witness of God’s faithfulness. May God’s richest blessings be upon you today and the down through the fays ahead. My church and I have been praying for you and we will be praying for you. God is faithful!

—Paul Speagle
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—Kathy Saulmon
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Sherri and family I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

—Jessie Lowery

My deepest sympathy to you all. Praying for God's peace and comfort. Much love to my sweet friend, Sherrie, and her children. God bless always!

—Tisha Fisher

So sorry to hear of Chads death. Our condolences go to the family and you will be on our prayers

—Bruce Hamrick

My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him. I was fortunate to work with him and found him to be a caring, honest man who excelled in being a truly nice human being!

—Glenda s Truax