Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:52 am

Edward "Ed" Lee Eplee, age 88, passed away July 6, 2021.

He is survived by his siblings; Bernice and husband Gene, Lois and husband Ray, Donnie and wife Patricia, and sister-in-law Shirley Eplee, his children; Lisa and husband Chris, Karen and husband Michael, Diane and husband Donnie, Miranda Penton, 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren with an 11th to come. A number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends are also left to cherish his memory.

He is preceded in death by his parents Alonzo and Margaret Eplee, his first wife, Elaine Eplee, his second wife, Marilyn Eplee, brothers, Roy Eplee and Herman Eplee, sister, Lucille Martin and sister-in-law Ruby Eplee.

Ed was honorably discharged from the US Army. He spent many years working alongside his brother Herman in various construction jobs and finished his career with Duke Power.

A celebration of Ed's life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC or to The Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org.