Hayden Randolph “Randy” Epperly

April 20, 1957 - December 23, 2024

Hayden Randolph “Randy’ Epperly of Floyd, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston R. “Buck” Epperly and Mary B. Epperly, as well as his sister, Rose E. Basham.

He is survived by his daughter and son-on-law, Kelly J. Epperly and Brantley Walden, his son and daughter-in-law, Travis W. and April Epperly, grand-daughter, Hayden J. Walden, step-grandchildren, Carly Walden, Ben Walden, and Isla McKinney, brother-in-law James A. Basham, niece, Kesha B. Belcher, great-nephews, Jamie and Kamren Belcher, and special friends, John Hall, Roscoe Hall, as well as John Paul Thomas and work family at Thomas Industrial Fabrication. Also, his faithful dog Teddy.

He graduated from Floyd County High School in 1975, and then attended New River Community College, where he earned an Associates Degree in Tool and Die Making in 1977. 

During his life, he worked at Precision Tool and Die, Whitlock’s Garage, Federal Mogul, Cedarhenge Tree Farm, and then went on to own his own business, Kriket Tree Farm. The last 8 years, he has worked at Thomas Industrial Fabrication, where he was known as “Papa”.

He loved “puttering” around the family farm in Possum Hollow, gardening, “tinkering” with things, and taking care of his “critters”, as well as his Saturday morning breakfasts with John Hall, and Sunday visits with his pride and joy, “Little Bit” (Hayden). 

You always knew when you saw him you were going to hear some interesting stories and have a few laughs. He was always willing to help others and would give them the shirt off his back. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 11 am to 1 pm at Gardner Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Floyd County Humane society.

Sending prayers to the family. I’m grateful that I got to know Randy and hear his stories. He’s a special man and I will miss him.

I think I might have to go and cry now. So sorry to hear this Kelly, Travis, and Kesha. I think of you all often. Randy was such a good person. He lived hard and laughed often and we will all miss him.

Travis and Kelly I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I will be praying for you and your families.

So, sorry for your loss. We enjoy Randy's present at Floyd Xpress, where he frequently visited for breakfast. Always, getting that blt on wheat no cut. Great guy. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you during this time of loss and after. Sincerely!

Floyd county boy goes to his final reward. Sad for us left behind.

Kelly and Travis and the family- My heart is heavy for you and your family. Your dad was a lovely person. Janie

We were sadened by the news of Radys sudden death.Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this sad time. God Bless You Always. With Love

Kelly,Brantley,and Hayden, I was so sad to learn of the recent loss of your love one. How proud he must have always been to have sweet Hayden named after him. I got to sit and talk awhile with him at Hayden's last birthday party. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sadly missed!