Vansant, VA- Jesse Mack Epling, age 61 of Boyd Ridge Road, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Claude and Margarette Hay Epling. He was last employed as a coal miner and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clyde and Cuba Lester.
Survivors include two sons, Jason Epling of Davenport and Caleb (Courtney) Epling of Cedar Bluff, 3 grandchildren, Dakota and Paislee Epling,and Jaci Culbertson, best friend, Linda Jackson, special nephew, Scottie Hubbard and a great-nephew, Brandon Hubbard.
A celebration of life will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Price Viers and Garnell Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 on Wednesday prior to service. Honorary pallbearers will be Scottie Hubbard, Donald Viers, Joe Compton, Matthew Harris, Michael Harris, Jason Stiltner, Randall Turner and Ransome Breeding. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.