Jeffrey A. Epley
December 1, 2018
Jeffrey A. Epley
45, of Andover, died Saturday December 1, 2018. Rosary, 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his father, John A. Epley, Jr. Survived by mother, Judith (Harry H.) Noetzel of Wichita; children Cole, Clayton and Courtney Epley all of Rose Hill; sisters, Julie Atlee of Wichita, Janise Eck of Valley Center, Janell (Stephen) Smarsh of Wichita, Nicole (Brad) Robben of Andale, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jeff had a lifelong career in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Major over the course of his career. He was the owner and operator of Access Edge Home Health Care. Memorial established with Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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RIP my friend, I was working with Jeff for awhile at Cessna. He was a great man to work with. You will be miss my friend . Our thoughts and Prayers to your family and children.
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Jeffs passing. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Prayers, Karen Eilerts
I just heard of Jeffs passing, and I am deeply saddened. Jeff and I have known each other for several years and shared several laughs together. He helped me after my divorce and also gave me military advice, as I became an army wife three years ago. He worked with my father, and we kept in touch through FaceBook. We are currently stationed overseas, so I will not be able to attend his funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time. Jeff, I will miss your dry sense of humor! Thank you for your service and friendship. RIP my friend.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40
Jeff and I had sister companies in the Reserves in the early 2000s. I always enjoyed my time with him. Rest In Peace brother, we got this now.
Jeff was by best friend in middle school until we went to different high schools. He was all of the things that a friend should be. When I think of Jeff, I think of a mini bike with the throttle stuck wide open, a go-cart slamming into a garage door, 3-wheelers in 4 inches of mud, a welt on the bridge of his nose from a BB, tents, camping, canoes, fishing ploles, 20+ sleep-overs, movies, pizza roles at 2AM, roller skates, swimming, bicycles, monster trucks, WWF, snow skiing, wrestling, boxing gloves, video games at QT, matches, fireworks, flammable liquids, and many things not appropriate for all audiences. Jeff, was funny, he was kind, he was honest, he always shared, he didnt judge. He was the best friend a 12 year old boy could ask for. Thank you Jeff for all of the memories. Thank you God for the gift of Jeff!
Im so sorry youre gone so soon. Very hard to believe.
Our kids love you and will miss you dearly, but they will be in good hands with lots of family and support. I hope youre at peace and can look down on these great kids of ours and be proud.
Sending love and prayers to Judy, Harry, and all of Jeffs family and friends.
Judy, I am sorry to hear of your loss.Thinking of you and your family. Erin Struble
Good man, friend and neighbor
MAJ Epley you will certainly be missed. I enjoyed working with you at the 451st ESC. Sending love and prayers to your family and friends.
MAJ. Epley sir, your dedication and duty to the United States Army Reserves was unparalleled. Your guidance, leadership, and motivation to make the military a better place has touched so many. I will always think fondly on my time under your command. Until Valhallah brother
Maj. Epley was an amazing soldier and a super nice guy. He was a firm and fair commander when he was with the 369th. He also had a great sense of humor and a contragious laugh. He will be greatly missed.
May your memory be eternal my fellow Soldier and friend. I was honored to serve with you. +
To Maj Jeff Epleys family and friends I would like to express my deepest condolences. Jeff and I worked together for several years while at the 387th Battalion and the 89th RSC. He was very dedicated to the Army and always took care of his Soldiers. He was a gentleman and he had a great easy going demeanor. I will and I know the Army community will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP
Col (R) Steven Layton
To his Family and Friends, please accept my heart felt condolences. I worked with Jeff at the 451st ESC in Wichita, and then would later run into him as he promoted his home healthcare business. He has a huge heart, and will be sorely missed.
To Family and Friends of MAJ Jeff Epley,
I knew Jeff for quite sometime and this comes as a shock to the family and his military friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and of course his three wonderful children. Jeff always spoke of his children with the deepest pride and joy. He will truly be missed.
COL (R) Sandra J. Raveling
Thanks for being a great friend and mentor. Prayers for your family
Sorry for your so proud I got to serve with him
Rest Jeffrey, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
My condolences. Ive known MAJ Epley for most of my military career and had the pleasure of working with him on more than one project. He will be missed.
You will be greatly missed Jeffrey! Linda Hemphill
My deepest sympathies to Maj. Epleys family! As my commander all of my military career he will be missed dearly. You were an outstanding soldier and person. Rest In Peace Sir!
Best Officer in the Army. You will be Missed.
Ive known Jeff almost my entire life. In the almost 40 years of growing up together, I came to consider him almost as another brother. There are few people who can make me laugh quite like he did. I still cant believe he is gone and he will be missed tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with his mom, sisters, and most of all, his children. He was so proud of them.
Gone to soon Jeff. Our family will always remember you during your young years with your High School buddies. It was always a joy when you would come visit while you were on leave. I had always hoped you would be in our family one day, but God had other plans for you. Leslee and our entire family morn your departure. Rest well Jeff, in the arms of Jesus.
Rest well our colleague…It was a pleasure working with you for a short season.
Rest in Peace Jeff. You were one of the most pleasant persons I have ever had the pleasure of working with. God always takes the best!
It was a pleasure working with Jeff for the short season the Lord have permitted..He was a well motivated self driven into what he belived in. I will be sure to take page of motivation from his life that was present. Rest on my friend until we meet again.
Lisa Freeman…Accessible Corp.
My sincere sympathies to the family may your memories bring you much joy and your prayers to God will bring you much comfort and strength. Romans 12:12
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Tears, bro! Life is certainly full of a bunch of Unknown. To your family & children, I am so sorry to hear about this.
Jeff was one of the people you could pick up a conversation with 10 years later and it was like you talked yesterday . I am better for knowing and spending time with him… learning what to do and what not to do. Jeff, Ill see you again… at our real home where our tears will be wiped away.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.