Billy Hepler

Mr. Billy Couch Hepler, 88, of Union City died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at AHC in Union City.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at White-Ran-son Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ron Gray will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clay Hepler, Ryan Hepler, Jarod Clayton, Jonathan Pettus, Justin McMahon and Grant Rickert.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Wilson, Steve Sedberry, David Harris, Tim Roney, Thomas Richards, John Kirk, Phillip Puckett and Bobby Williams.
The family will receive visitors from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1932, in Hickman, Ky., to the late Jim and Cora (Couch) Hepler.
He retired as a farmer and was a greeter at Walmart in Union City for 17 years. On Nov. 21, 1950, he married Patricia Corum. She survives.
He was a member of First Church of God Church on Miles Avenue in Union City.
If you knew him at all, he was never shy about telling you about the Lord. He may have even shared a bible verse with you as he greeted you through the doors of Walmart. May we all strive to be that way.
He loved his wife of 70 years and his family. Today he is rejoicing in the presence of his Savior. We have no doubt, he’s singing in Heaven this morning. Singing was one of his favorite things to do.
The family requests memorials be sent to: First Church of God: 415 Miles Ave., Union City, TN 38261.
He is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky (Debbie) Hepler of Union City, Randy (Becky) Hepler of Fresno, Calif., and Rusty (Robin) Hepler of Newbern; seven grandchildren, Beth Anne Hepler (Jarod) Clayton of Henderson, Betsi Hepler (Jonathan) Pettus of Germantown, Ryan (Jenny Beth) Hepler of Union City, Rebecca Hepler Harris of Union City, Clay (Mary Helen) Hepler of Newbern, Crystal Hepler of Newbern and Candice Hepler (Justin) McMahon of Bolivar; 15 great-grandchildren; one nephew, Ronnie (Kay) Hepler of Longview, Texas; and two nieces, Carol (Larry) Rogers of Dyersburg and  Penny Hepler of Union City.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Hepler, Gerald Thomas Hepler and Wilson Prather “Buck” Hepler; his nephew, Gerald Thomas Hepler Jr.; and niece, Helen Hankins.
Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home website: www.white-ranson.com.

Published 11.17.20