Anthony Darrell Epps

Anthony Darrell Epps, 55, of Ila passed away peacefully on January 15, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Epps was born in Commerce, GA on December 6, 1956 to Clarence and Shirley Epps of Pocataligo, GA. Mr. Epps was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was Chairman of Deacons at Providence Baptist Church, Ila, where he was active in several ministries over the years, such as VBS, Youth Ministries, and Music Ministry. Mr. Epps also had a passion for nature and wildlife photography that led him to establish BlueRidge Imageworks. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Epps.
Mr. Epps is survived by his wife, Robin Doster Epps; daughter, Lindsay Holland; daughter and son-in-law, Leesa and Kevin Tuttle; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Nina Epps; mother, Shirley Epps; grandchildren, Cerah Collins, Joseph Holland, Jacob Holland, Natalie Tuttle and Kathryn Tuttle; brothers, Tim Epps and Darien Epps; sisters, Deborah Willis and Tracy Willis, all of Ila, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Peek and Rev. Robby Brown officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Northeast Georgia Cancer Foundation or TJ & Friends Foundation.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.