Larry Ray Epling, 58, Veteran of the United States Marine Corp
Larry Ray Epling, 58 of Vermilion, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born July 18, 1949 in Madison, West Virginia and has resided in Vermilion since 1960. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving from 1969-71.
He retired from the Ford Motor Company Lorain Plant in 2006 after over 30 years of employment. He was a member of American Legion Post 397 in Vermilion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sandy Epling (nee McClain) of Vermilion; daughter, Tina Johnston of Lorain; 5 granddaughters; mother, Lea Taylor of Lorain; brother, Gary Epling of Lorain; sister, Sandy Reynolds of Lorain. Preceding him in death were his father, Bill Ray Epling and a brother, Jerry Epling.
Friends may call Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, where services will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Ray Carpenter, pastor at Faith Baptist Church, North Ridgeville, will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Vermilion Veteran's Council will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Northwest Ohio , 1689 East 115 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-3988.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com
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Vermilion, OH
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