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Roy Epps Obituary

Roy Hyatt Epps, Jr. a.k.a. Roy Keith Huggins CHARLOTTE - Roy, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at his home with his family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 18th, at 4:00 pm at Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Boulevard. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00pm. His motto "My life's been a good ride I'm still on it with no intention of getting off." He died his way just as he lived, he fought to be born and he fought the cancer to the end. He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby Head Huggins and step-father Reverend Johnnie Huggins, as well as, his father Roy H. Epps. Survivors are his wife of 29 years Carrie Epps; son Zachary "Troy"; sisters Louise (Jerry) Hill and Linda (Gerald) Alcorn; seven nieces and nephews; 17 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service; please share condolences online at www.hankinswhittington.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jul. 16, 2015.

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Asif Saeed

August 5, 2015

My deepest condolence to Roy's family and specially to Carrie sorry for your loss. I knew him for a number of years and it was pleasure calling him a colleague, boss and friend.

Carrie Epps

July 30, 2015

This morning I watched the funeral service CD that Hankins & Whittington provided. I cried for all the love that we have. The last months, the love we shared, those last few days, when it was just the three of us, priceless. Troy and I feel you in the house with us --our home has such a feeling of abundant love everywhere, everyday. I will love you always, my soulmate.

Russell H

July 29, 2015

Roy & Carrie, we have lots of patients who come in for treatment, they all bring a new dimension to our jobs. But you two, watching the love and hearing you Roy tell Carrie what she meant to you was inspiring. It's like you shared your private intimate life with us. Thank you for this, it showed me what love can overcome and helped me be a better husband. You are both inspirations to love.

Rick Peard

July 17, 2015

My deepest condolences to Roy's family. Roy was my boss at WF, and he was a good man, a man of integrity. He often went to bat for us, and protected us when he could. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Terri Siegrist

July 17, 2015

I'll miss my smoking buddy but I know you're in a better place and no longer in pain. Fly high Roy.

Sam Smith

July 16, 2015

I considered Roy a friend. He and I were smoking buddies at Wachovia and both "retired". I saw him back around Mothers Day and we shared our health struggles. I will miss him.

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