November 9, 2023
Charles Willard Hepler, Sr., age 88 of Covington, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence.
Charles was born, February 14, 1935, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Harvey Lee Hepler and Mary Ada Reynolds Hepler; his wife, the late Daisy Florine Wright Hepler and a grandson, the late Terry Lee Hepler, seven brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Hepler was employed with the City of Covington for thirty-eight years. During his lifetime he enjoyed gardening, potato farming, apple butter making and delivering firewood. He was a carpenter and an avid hunter. Charles was a loving father and the best husband to his beloved wife.
Surviving are two sons, Charles (Susan) Hepler, Jr. and Jessie (Roberta Lynn) Hepler of Covington; four daughters, Anita (Gary) Redman, Susan (Phillip) Miller, Mary (Dale) Perry, Molly (David) Glick; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also a special caregiver Christy Stevens.
A funeral service will be held in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Richard VanBueren officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling service arrangements.
Friends wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting arrittfuneral.com.
Visitation
Arritt Funeral Home
November 12, 2023 at 11:00:00 PM
Service
Arritt Funeral Home
November 13, 2023 at 4:00:00 PM
Final Resting Place:
Lone Star Cemetery
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Dorothy Hayslett
Dec 11, 2023
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
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Billy Newman
Dec 11, 2023
I did not know Afton, but work with Natalie at MGCC.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all her family.
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Sonja Helton
Dec 11, 2023
Praying for the Carter family
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Vannessa Bennett
Dec 11, 2023
My prayers go out to the Carter family.
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David liggins Sr
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.
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James hiser
Dec 11, 2023
I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed
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Dec 11, 2023
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely
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Dianne Garcia
Dec 11, 2023
My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.
Dec 11, 2023
Prayers and Love for the family.
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.
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Scott Family
Dec 10, 2023
Ccndolences To The Carter Family
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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va
Dec 10, 2023
Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss