Lonnie Gray Hepler Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lonnie Gray Hepler of Advance, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on June 17, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lonnie Gray Hepler or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though Lonnie Gray has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas "Ted" Hepler and Jane McClamrock Hepler; and his sister Jean Elmore. He is survived by: his wife Annie Shelton Hepler; his daughters, Doris Gardner (Gary) and Leisa Hepler; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Evans and Shannon Gardner; and his siblings, Robert Hepler (Barbara) and Elizabeth "Liz" Dull (Jimmy).
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel (108 E Kinderton Way, Advance, NC 27006). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Macedonia Moravian Church (700 NC-801, Advance, NC 27006).
