I am saddened to hear about Dave’s death. I worked for him as an organist in the late 70’s and found him to be a great friend, and a powerful personality. He was one of God’s great men. Another soldier has gone home.

7-23-2009 To the children and extended family members of Pastor David Epley, I want to say that I have been deeply saddened by the passing of your father. I was just thinking about him the last few weeks and the thought came to my mind that he might not be on this earth much longer. Now I know it was not just a thought. I remember thinking I would really miss the encouraging letters he has sent over the years should he leave this earth. I first became acquainted with him and the ministry after hearing him on the radio in the late 70’s out of Greensboro, North Carolina. I attended a few meetings in Greensboro, and one in Atlanta, Georgia in the 80’s. He has been a great encouragement to me over the years. He will never be forgotten. He has the peace and rest we all long for someday when we can finally leave all the problems of this earth. Thank you so much, Melody, for letting the partners of the Good Sheperd Ministries know of your father’s passing. My love and prayers go out to all of you.

To the Family Of Pastor David Epley:

Sadden to hear the passing of Pastor Epley, I have been a faithful follower of His since the early 70’s My mom introduced His Ministry to me. I wrote and support it for many, many, years. His ministry was a great, great inspiration to me. As a matter of fact it Drew Me To Jesus. The many, many letters, Prophecies,that Pastor would send me was truly, from God! On September 11,2009 I went to my mailbox and there was a letter with His Name on it. I was very excited because just only the week before, It arised in my Spirit that I haven’t heard from Him in a long timenot knowing He passed in June 2009I said to myself I shall call my mother to find out have He been writing her. When I open the letter that day, I was very sadden to learn the reason “why” He hadn’t wrote in along time. Pastor Epley, was a mighty, mighty man of God! His work was finish here, He went to be with the Lord! I will dearly miss Him, these 39 yrs, of being a Part of His Ministry has been a Blessing. I recalled he came to New JerseyI was living there at the time I attended the service. To the family: It is truly Our Loss, but Heaven Gain. Keep Looking to Jesus, Carryon the Works of the Lord, and One Day We Will Meet Him Again. Be Bless! We Love Him, But God Loved Him the Best.

It is my heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Pastor David Epley. Pastor Epley was a very admired and inspirational teacher and Pastor to me and my Mother for many years back in the 80’s. My mother served as a faithful member and was on several auxillaries in the church. I thought of Pastor Epley a few days ago and decided to try and find him and this is what I found. He is in a better place now, and heaven knows that he completed his mission here on earth. It was his time to go home and live in the heavenly kingdom with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God Bless Your Family and may you continue to be uplifted by the many prayers and blessings that surround you. R.I.P. Pastor Epley and God Bless His Family.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Neal

I knew him since age 11 when I began writing him, and I am now 55. He will be missed.

Pastor David Epley performed my husband and I wedding in his church office at no cost. We We were very young. That was over thirty years ago. He was truly a profound teacher and a great man of God.

I have to add, that not only did Pastor Epley perform my weeding at no cost, but he did conducted my 6 year old daughter funeral who died in a car accident. During that time, my pastor made time to counsel me through the darkest time of my life. He was my first pastor, and I will alway remember and love him. I first came to his church in my late teens, i am now 54 years old. His works will live on and I thank God for a man like him.

Dad I miss you everyday.

Two years ago when i received the news of Pastor Epley’s passing i was so shocked. This man was a true man of God, i know this because he would write to me often and whatever he mentioned in his letters were confirmed. He had no idea what i was going through so he couldn’t possibly know but God revealed it unto him. I love Pastor Epley, and i used the present tense love because i still love him, whether in living or death. I know he is in a better place now with the Lord. Pastor please take care of my mom Pearl and my cousin Latonya, they are both with the Lord now …

my name is eugene foster i used to write david epley a long time ago when i was younger i have some of his tape i heard of pastordavid epley on the radio in the 80 my grandmother used to go and see him all the time and i been wondering was he still alive but now i just read he passed away a long time ago my condolences are with the family

my name is eugene foster i used to write david epley a long time ago when i was younger i have some of his tape i heard of pastordavid epley on the radio in the 80 my grandmother used to go and see him all the time and i been wondering was he still alive but now i just read he passed away a long time ago my condolences are with the family

I met Pastor Epley 6 years ago. I had the privileged of taking him out to lunch with my father 5 or 6 times. He loved a Cuban place in Hallandale Beach. He awed me with stories of revivals past and inspired me with talk of what God would do in the future. Even in the winter of his life he was a dreamer and a visionary. Pastor Epley loved Jesus and he loved people but in my mind what set him apart was he understood people and the struggles they face. I treasure the time i got to spend listening to him. He influenced many and will be missed by many.

My name is Beverly Ford, a native New York born, I use to call upon Pastor David Epley for prayer when I was in New York. He was a true minister of God. He blessed me when I was in the hospital. He sent me a prayer cloth and through his prayers, I believed that I was healed, because he was a man of God and blessed me through Jesus Christ anointings. May he rest in peace and his soul dwells in heaven.

Melody, michael, and Paula,

We were saddened to see this obituary in a search for some of our friends

that we no longer see.

You will always hold a special place in my daughters heart , 35 now, she was

so young, and you all made such an impression on her.

Our best to you all, our love and prayers always.

We are hoping to return soon, we have been here for the deaths of my brother

and mother. Our work here is finished.

I met Pastor Epley 6 years ago. I had the privileged of taking him out to lunch with my father 5 or 6 times. He loved a Cuban place in Hallandale Beach. He awed me with stories of revivals past and inspired me with talk of what God would do in the future. Even in the winter of his life he was a dreamer and a visionary. Pastor Epley loved Jesus and he loved people but in my mind what set him apart was he understood people and the struggles they face. I treasure the time i got to spend listening to him. He influenced many and will be missed by many.

I first met Pastor David Epley in 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA at Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hall. He was holding a miracle crusade there. I listened to him daily on radio and remember how surprised I was when I seen him in person. For whatever reason I had a mental image of someone who wore glasses, was short and stubby and overweight. However, I vividly remember him as tall, dark and handsome, even to a teenage girl.

During the ministry portion of the service Pastor Epley came over to me and asked if I know anyone named Linda. I said that was me and he proceeded to tell me things about my life. What a blessing he was that night.

I continued to follow his ministry making trips, along with my mother, to New York City, Baltimore MD, Dayton OH, Philadelphia PA and Miami FL. In 1975 my parents moved to Fort Myers FL and my mother and I made monthly trips across Alligator Alley to Miami to visit The Church of the Good Shepherd. We would leave at 6 a.m. Sunday morning to arrive in time for church. Mom and I attended many camp meetings there and mom was a faithful contributor to the ministry.

I did not know what happened to Pastor Epley and am saddened at his passing. I lost my mom on July 18, 2010 and I know she often wondered what happened to him after we moved to the Carolina’s in 1979. Pastor Epley, I know you will be and already are missed by many who loved you and followed your ministry.

Dad I sure wish I could sit down and talk with you. Miss you everyday.

thank god for a pastor like david epley he was the first preacher i heard speak when i came to miami,i came to his church ,with my mother in law i got in the prayer line to be prayed for, and when he touched me i felt the spirit of god go all over my body,this world could use more preachers like david epley he cwas a man of god.

Dad I surely miss you this time of year being there with you. You are remembered every day by me.

Dad I sure miss you tonite.

Dad it’s another Father’s day and I sure miss you. Miss our calls and conversations. Miss seeing you. Wish we could have spent more time together.

I was a young adult, living in the Bronx when I prayed the sinners prayer with Pastor Epley by Radio, some time later, I met Pastor David Epley in person at a Church in Brooklyn, NY I believe it was in 1973 He laid hands on me. I saw people shouting, but I don;t recall feeling a big difference, I felt a little numb. I have never forgot Pastor David I have always thought of him through the years His prayers and Touch led me to Salvation. I received by laying of hands, Holy Spirit, later that same year through a another Man of God. I am still save to day Sanctified, 40 years later, preaching, and teaching to unadulterated Word of GOD. I Still Love You Pastor David Epley; Rest in The Glorious PEACE of GOD!

Dad I sure do miss you. Miss our calls and conversations. Miss our visits. If you was here I would even go to that Cuban restaurant with you.: Nothing is the same since you left.

To the family of PASTOR DAVID EPLEY I first met Pastor David Epley at the MET CHURCH in Philadelphia Pa. I was 5 years old he laid his hands on me then I knew He and I were children of GOD I KNEW HE PASTOR EPLEY WAS AN ANGEL SENT STRAIGHT FROM HEAVEN I FELT IT. I left church when I was 17 went on with what I tjougjt was life but I ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT PASTOR EPLEY AND WHERE HE WAS AND HOW TO FIND HIM TO NO avail until google so today I decided to search for him and there it was but so sadly I found that he had went on home. Family I want you to know I am hurting so to find out I cant reach out to him yiu have my deepest felt condulences. I will never forget him and I recently rededicated my life to CHRIST so I have peace in knowing that because of Pastor Epley touching my heart 50 years ago I will see PastorEpley again and I will see GOD so thank you EPLEY FAMILY.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. IF YOU COULD REACH OUT TO ME THAT WOULD BE MY PRAYER IF NOT I WOULD UNDERSTAND. IT WOULD HELP ME THROUGH MY JOURNEY AND BATTLE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN its a every minute battle as you know. My email is jjmmorales6052@netzero.net GOD BLESS

Dad thinking of you today. 5 years ago you left us today. Not many days pass that I don’t think of you. Miss our talks.

I was so blessed to have been in Brother Epley’s service in Richmond, Va. he was an outstanding speaker and oh how God did use him with the gift of discernment. He was the first preacher I ever gave $100.00 to. he will forever be in my memory.

I was so blessed to have been in Brother Epley’s service in Richmond, Va. he was an outstanding speaker and oh how God did use him with the gift of discernment. He was the first preacher I ever gave $100.00 to. he will forever be in my memory.

I came across a song today by Bro. Epley. I first met him in a tent meeting

in Atlanta, Georgia. Great man of God. Our path didn’t cross again on this earth but will great to see him in Heaven.

Melody,

I am greatly Sorry for your loss

as a young child of 16 I would listen to Bro epley onradio in Dallas Texas I found myself pregnant and wrote to him out of my desperation of what to do he advised me to tell my parents and I did have my son today I just thought about brother epplye when my son Told me today he was the proud father of a little boy my first grandbaby. I owe brother eppley everything I hope this testimony blesses the family thank you Mrs frans

Dad it will be six years in a few days. I think of you daily. Sure do miss you. Father’s Day is Sunday I won’t be able to call except on my heart. Love always.

Dad 6 years have passed I thought of you on the 28th we were in NYC. I know how you loved the City. Went to Lugers ate a steak and thought of you. I miss you everyday.

Pastor David Epley was my pastor and my friend. I was blessed to have been able to have had the opportunity to travel with him across the country and minister with him in so many different cities.

Pastor David Epley was my pastor and my friend. I was blessed to have been able to have had the opportunity to travel with him across the country and minister with him in so many different cities.

David your eldest son..Steve..has devoted his entire life to the calling of God. He has served Him in every way. You would be so proud of the man he has become and severed Our Heavenly Father since I was a child watching him severing as he was my cousin!

My name is Terry Parrett … My brother and I had the immense honor of being a part of Pastor Epley’s staff for many years. We traveled with him, confidante to him. We learned so much from him our father died at an early age and Pastor Epley became a father image to us and a friend. His anointing was amazing and he was tremendously skilled in ministering. There will never be another like him. The presence of God in our worship services was astounding. God blessed his life and he blessed millions of God’s people with the blessings God gave him.