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Sean Scoggin lit a candle
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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My favorite professor at ORU. He taught me so much more about thankfulness and satisfaction in Christ than I ever thought I could learn from an English class. I'll forever be grateful for the time I got to spend with him.
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Leta Rector posted a condolence
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Dr. Epperson was my honors English teacher. We tested out of entering Freshman English. The first day, he said, "I'm not going to teach you English. You know English. That is why you are here in this class. Let's discuss. Why are you students in such a hurry?"
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Rick Barney posted a condolence
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Linda and family--
It has been many years since I last saw you, but I am one of Bill's English major students from the 1970s, and he was one of the most important influences on my academic career, among other things. To be sure, I ended up getting a Ph.D. and and becoming an English professor myself, and he deserves a lot of the credit for that. I have very fond memories of spending time with him in the classroom and elsewhere, including your home, and I remember well his generosity, openness, and sense of humor. There really was no laugh like his when he was thoroughly amused--a kind of stifled whoop that we often strived to produce in him whenever we could. I will miss him, but am thankful for his influence. All the best to you all.
Rick Barney
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John Korstad posted a condolence
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Dear Linda, family, and friends,
Bill was a treasured colleague of mine for 38 years. To me, he epitomized a beautiful mixture at ORU of scholarship, well-roundedness, non-compromising, speaking the truth in love, compassion, commitment, and understanding the depth of God's amazing grace. He will be deeply missed and affectionately remembered. God's Shalom, John
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Rachel Zsolnai lit a candle
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Thank you Dr. Epperson for all your inspiration, kind words, and support. Your laughter, words of wisdom, and kind heart will be missed and cherish by the hundreds of students that you inspired.
My prayers and my heart goes out to Dr. Epperson’s family.
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Christian van Gorder posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2019
Dr. Epperson was a guiding light in my own path as a Professor of literature in China and of intercultural studies here in America. He was loving and was gentle and kind and wise and intelligent and often alone in his thoughts. Like Minniver Cheevy a gentleman from another era and like Neighbor Rossicky a generous good man and like Bartelby a man of will among lessers. I love you Bill. Rest in peace. Chris
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Bud Stark posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2019
Since our roommate days at York, bill has been a persistent presence for good in my life, his passing will not change that. My condolences and my love go out to Linda and the family.
Bud Stark
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Deborah Given Kunzë lit a candle
Sunday, May 5, 2019
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Peggye Enlow posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Such a wonderfully unique man. Always so kind to me from the very beginning of our friendship. Allowed this wife of a coach to teach humanities when he knew nothing at all about my background or experience. Every social event, whether dinner, party, movie, etc. was enriched by his wonderful quirky sense of humor. A truly memorable and unforgettable friend along life's way. With love and prayers to Linda and all the family.
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James Kieffer lit a candle
Sunday, May 5, 2019
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Love and prayers for Dr. Epperson’s family. He was such a wonderful teacher and man. He will be dearly missed. Christ’s love and peace be with you all.
Blessings,
James
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Saturday, May 4, 2019
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