David Edward Eppes

Major David Eppes
October 16, 1962 – October 7, 2013

On October 7, 2013, our hearts became saddened. Before the closing of early morning, God dispatched his death Angel to visit my husband, my father, our son, my brother, David Edward Eppes. A Time to Be Born: David was born on October 20, 1962 to Joseph Alvin and Lois Eppes. He joined the High Rock Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until his death. A Time to Learn: David attended the Nottoway County Public School System in which he graduated. He later entered into the United States Army where he started his military police work in which he received an honorable discharge. He furthered his education at SVCC (John H. Daniel Campus), Keysville, Va. A Time to Work: Consisted of employment with the Nottoway Correctional Center; Prince Edward Sheriff’s Department for twenty-four years where he obtained the rank of Major; in his capacity at the Sheriff’s Office, he also taught at Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy as a Fire Arms Instructor and Officer Survival Instructor where he trained many new law enforcement officers; he also served as a Tactical Team Leader. David enjoyed serving the citizens of Prince Edward County and he loved his fellow officers. A Time for Family: He was married to Machelle D. Jackson on October 18, 1986 and to this union one precious daughter was born, DaVida Ashlee Eppes who he adored and loved dearly. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and planting flowers for his wife, Machelle. A Time to Cherish Memories: He leaves to mourn his loving, faithful and devoted wife, Machelle J. Eppes; daughter, DaVida Eppes; mother and father, Joseph Alvin and Lois Eppes; one brother, Anthony Jerome (Phyllis) Eppes; one nephew, Joseph Eppes; one niece, Kayla Eppes, who both were dear to his heart; father and mother-in-law, James M. and Ruth W. Jackson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends who all were very dear to his heart also.