Julian Frank Hepler Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Julian Frank Hepler of Covington, Virginia, born in Gap Mills, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 82, on December 10, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julian Baxter Hepler and Margaret Rowan Hepler Greco; and his brothers, Robert Hepler and William Hepler. He is survived by: his wife Beverly Crook Hepler of Covington; his children, Sherry Ortelli (Richard) of Brooksville, FL, Jay Hepler (Kelly) of Southwest Ranches, FL, Tracy Staats-Wagner (Steve) of Brooksville, FL, Jeff Hepler of Covington and Mark Hepler (Kayley) of Covington; his stepchildren, Lisa Getz of Nashville, TN and Brad Tompkins (Kay) of Alabama; his grandchildren, Thomas Montellanico (Rebecca) of Southwest Ranches, FL, Krystal Feliciano (Miguel), Richard Ortelli (Tanya), Tara Perez (Jessie), Jamie Asburry (Kenny) of Southwest Ranches, FL and Wayne Staats of Tallahassee, FL; his stepgrandchildren, Adrienne Acevedo of Dallas, GA, Chandler Fielding (David) of Austin, TX, Chase Lang of San Diego, Maggie Tompkins of Alabama and Katie Tompkins of Alabama; his great grandchildren, Michael Feliciano, Owen Ortelli, Nicholas Perez, David Perez, Christian Perez, Kenny Asburry IV and Brody Asburry; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Tristan Acevedo and Faye Fielding. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

The family asks that memorial contributions in Mr. Hepler's name be made to Lone Star Baptist Church at 6101 Potts Creek Rd. Covington, VA 24426 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.