Service Details
Homegoing Celebration will be held at Compassion Tabernacle, 2044 Mead Street, on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 am. Viewing will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am.
Tony Rydelle Epps Sr. was born in Racine, WI on November 17, 1960 to Willie “Sallie” Mae (Charles) Epps-Claybrook and John “JW” Wesley (Queen) Brown. As a child growing up, Tony received Christ at an early age and attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and as an adult he attended Abundant Life. He went to and graduated from Park High School in 1978. Tony got married in the early 90s to the love of his life, Glenda King and was together 34 years before she went on to be with the Lord. He resided in Minnesota for many years and worked as a Brick Mason. He moved back to WI, in 2012 once his wife fell sick to have more support from family. Tony was very known in Racine for riding around on his bike or walking around fresh in a nice pair of Jordans with his sunglasses on. Tony was very interested in live band music and you could always catch him listening to some sort of music loud on his phone. Tony was a true family man, which was shown by him always spending time with his “papa babies” (grandchildren) that he loved so dearly. He had a special bond with each and every one of them. To know Tony, was to love Tony. His presence was always known no matter where he was. If you was special to him, he gave you a special nick name which was nothing close to your real name. Tony was always him, no matter what.
Tony is survived by his mother, Willie “Sallie” Mae Epps-Claybrook; father, John “JW” Wesley Brown; children, Tony (Melissa) Epps Jr., Ishay (Matthew) Epps, Michell’e Epps, Dazzmontay King Sr.; brothers, John (Michelle) Epps, Ron Epps, Kevin Claybrook, Charles Claybrook, Rodney King, James King, Jimmy Carter Sr., Justin Turner; sisters, Sandra (Elgin) Martin, Brenda King, Kasia Claybrook, Sharon Claybrook; God Son, Jimmie Carter Jr.; Special Nieces, Natasha (Delancy) Mullen, Drena Martin, Martineak Donald; Special Aunt/Other Mother, Rosie Moore; Special Cousins, Val (Javonna) Lue, Kevin Bostick, Dorothy & Jasmine Wilson, 14 grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives; entirely too many to name.
Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda King-Epps; son, Da’Shontay King Sr.; step dad, Charles Claybrook; grandfather, Jonas “Bro” Epps Jr.; grandmother, Mae Willie Epps; brothers, Jamal Claybrook, Jeffrey King and nephew; Tony Strong.
Homegoing Celebration will be held at Compassion Tabernacle, 2044 Mead Street, on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 am. Viewing will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am.
Ishay Epps says
I’m gone miss you dad
Lynn Booker says
My prayers and condolences to my family the Epps Family may God give you strength and comfort in the days to come 🙏🏽 ❤️ you family 😘
Cousin Lynn Booker 💕💕
Maggie Cobb says
My heartfelt sympathy to the family Wishing you peace an comfort
Entire Dee Love Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers hugs to entire Epps Family
Therira (Tee ) Bogan Harris says
Sallie You Have My Deepest Condolences, You And Your Family Are In My Prayers. 🙏
Stacey Moore says
Sending condolences the Epps family.
Anita Boutwell, Tampa FL says
The Epps family lived across the alley from me growing up and I have fond memories of Tony. My heart was saddened to hear of his passing. Please know that I’m praying for God to comfort and strengthen you during this difficult season.
SK n Marilyn W Pearson n Family says
My condolences to your family especially michel’e but I know her siblings has her Tony whenever he sees me he would call out my name so loud I can’t be to sad cause Nae Nae just came and got her boo hold to God’s unchanging hands 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sandra (Epps) Martin says
I will miss you my dear sweet Brother especially that smile. You will always be in my heart. Kiss Jamal and Charles for me. I Love you for life.
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry about your loss my God be with you during thisDeffculf time in the name of Jesus Christ lord amen
Demetrius powelll says
Sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family my God keep you. In this difficult time in your life
Debbie Kidd says
Sending my condolences
Dorothy Agoro says
My Sincere Prayers and Condolences to the bereaved family.
May God bless you all during the lost of your loves one
Cece House says
❤🙏🏾
CHRISTINE BOOKER says
Loving you cousin Tony, remembering times at aunt Idella’s house. Rest peaceful.
CHRISTINE BOOKER says
Praying for our family…Bookers, Epps Claybrooks…loving prayers cousin Sallie God will continue to care for Tony now.
Freddie woods says
Praying for the entire family strength and comfort there is nothing to hard for God tony will be miss by many people he was loved by many but god love him best rest on tony 🙏 ❤️
Angela, White says
My condolences to the entire Epps family, may God comfort you with his grace and May Tony rest Beautifully.
The Hodges Family says
Condolences and prayers to the Epps family
June Herrera Doyne says
Many Prayers to the families at this time of loss. May you find solace in your faith and many heartfelt wishes for peace with his homegoing.
June Herrera &The Harrison Street Herrera Family
Calvin P. says
REAL BROTHER. SHALL DEFINITELY BE MISSED BY ME. AND BY MANY OTHERS.
Joyce Shelton-Smith says
So sorry for your loss. Praying for family.