Larry E. Epley

Frankfort - Larry E. Epley, 86, passed away peacefully March 10, 2025, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Saundra Little Epley. Larry was a native of Logan County and a graduate of Lewisburg High School. He received both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. He was in the Air Force and served on an SAC Missile Support Base in Great Falls, Montana. After the Air Force he moved to Frankfort as a materials engineer for the Department of Transportation. He retired as Director of the Division of Materials and was a consultant for the Crushed Stone Association for a number of years Larry was a long-time member of the YMCA receiving awards for “Social Responsibility” and “The Order of the Red Triangle.” He loved to play racquetball and tennis until he fell victim to Parkinson’s Disease. He loved to travel and garden and was a life-long UK sports fan. He was a member of the Frankfort Parkinson’s support group and “Punch-Out Parkinsons”. Larry was a 58-year member of the First United Methodist Church, holding many offices, teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir. He was also active in the Methodist Conference serving on many committees including New Church Development, and as a delegate to Annual, Jurisdictional, and General Conferences. He had a special love for outreach ministries, especially Thailand Now. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by three dearly loved children: Larry D. Epley (Tammy), Austin, TX; Lewis E. Epley (Madelaine), Richmond, VA; and Amanda E. Hendrix, Frankfort. He also has seven beloved grandchildren: Taylor Epley (Lindsey), Austin; Emily Epley, Austin; Julian Enochs, Los Angeles, CA; Gabriella Epley, Brooklyn, NY; Olivia Epley, Pikeville, KY; Addison Hendrix, Avery Hendrix, and Piper Hendrix, all of Frankfort. He has two great granddaughters, Charlotte and Ella Epley, and a great grandson due in June. He is also survived by two beloved sisters: Connie Peden, of Arden, NC, and Anita Tillery (Jim), of Bartlett, TN. He was a loving and active grandfather, never enjoying anything more than being with them at home or at their school activities or numerous trips over the years. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Corum officiating, assisted by Dr. Jack Brewer and Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley. The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or Thailand Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Larry E. Epley

December 21, 1938 - March 10, 2025