Rev. William H. Epps, Jr. was a native of Amelia, Virginia, the first child born May 22, 1944, to the proud parents of William and Elizabeth Epps. He was a longtime resident of Orlando, Florida. He was an author of four books. William was a member of Mt. Sinai MB Church; he served his country in the US Marines and was honorably discharged.  He was an employee of Gail & Wynn's Mortuary.

He is survived by a loving Sister, Fannie Griffin and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.