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Steven Epton

1950 - 2022

BORN

1950

DIED

2022

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Parks Funeral Home - Summerville

130 W. 1st North St.

Summerville, South Carolina

Steven Epton Obituary

Steven Epton Summerville - Steven (Steve) Thomas Epton, 71, husband of Martha Gravley Epton, of Summerville, passed away on March 9, 2022. Steve was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 16, 1950. He was the son of Thomas Arthur and Elizabeth Ann Epton. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1968 and Clemson University in 1972, where he was a percussionist in the Tiger Band. Steve was an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow Atta Kulla Kulla Lodge, the District Executive of Boy Scouts of America in both Greenville and Oconee counties, and Cubmaster Pack 31 in Seneca, South Carolina. He was the owner of Wood-N-Stuff and a faithful Baptist. Steve is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Martha Gravley Epton; his sons: John Epton (Jodi) of Pittsburgh, PA; Andy Epton (Lisa) of Grand Blanc, MI; and Tom Epton (Allison) of Summerville, SC; and his grandchildren: Macgregor, Hannah, Abby, Maggie, and Emma. He is predeceased by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oconee Animal Rescue in Seneca, SC or Charleston Animal Society in North Charleston, SC. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 w. 1ST North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2022.

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