Committal
Randall Bennett “Cisco” Epley, 64, of Morganton, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 1, 1960, he was the son of the late Bennett Lee Epley and Thelma Lou Ellen Chapman Epley.
Cisco worked for over 30 years in the furniture industry before becoming a truck driver for various companies. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Cisco never met a stranger, and was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Cisco is survived by his children, John Randall Salazar (Randy), Charity Cherie Epley (Shedrack), and Lauren Epley Denton (Champ); grandchildren, Millie and Jack Denton; sister, Lisa Epley Arrowood (Johnny); nephews, Jakob Lee Arrowood (Elizabeth) and Zakery Kaleb Arrowood (Kasey); great-nephew, Nolan Arrowood; Aunt, Betty Chapman Barrett (Ronald); and numerous extended family members and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hopewell Baptist Church. A celebration of Cisco’s life will follow at 4 p.m. in the church with Pastor Braden Martin officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 1112 Hopewell Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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You all are in my thoughts and prayers
I was saddened to hear the passing of Cisco, he was one of the best storytellers I have ever known. My deepest condolences to Lisa and the family. David Meise
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Thank you for all the memories &the love we all shared. We will miss you so, but we have 25+years of cherished memories to fall back on. You will never be forgotten! Love you always. I myself have 56 years of sweet memories.
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From the first time we met Cisco, he was as entertaining as he was sweet. He was always concerned about everyone else's problems no matter how many he may have had himself. He was a true gem who's laughter will always be missed. Rest high sweet friend.
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we will miss a life long friend and all the laughs we had together
I am sure this was a shock. I am so very sorry. You are in my prayers. I was his teacher at GAES.
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Lauren we sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Know you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Love you Tom Terry Ashley,Kellie and their families
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I’m so sorry prayers for your family🙏
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I saw Randy just two weeks ago. He was a nice guy and will be missed.