With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Kenneth Epps Jr., 33, of Olanta, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Life Reflections

Kenneth was born on July 1, 1992 in Florence, South Carolina to Alisha Gardner Epps and Kenneth Epps, Sr, being their first born. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, God dispatched his angels to claim a soldier for his army.

Kenneth received his formal education in the Florence County Public School System. He attended Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, and was employed at McCall Farm at the time of his passing. Kenneth also held various other jobs, such as McDonalds and D.W. Lee Flowers. He had a passion for music, fishing, and eating.

"Chubby", as he was affectionately called, touched many lives. He was a loving father to his kids.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnny (Boot) Gardner; his uncles, Charles Gardner and Willie McDowell.

Kenneth "Chubby" leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Alisha Gardner Epps of the home; his father, Kenneth (Jennifer) Epps of Camden, SC; a sweet loving daughter, Somaya Epps of the home; a loving son, Kingsten Epps of the home; two brothers, Craeshwan Epps of the home and Kenneth K. Bell of Sumter, SC; his maternal grandmother, Stella Rea Gardner of Olanta, SC; his paternal grandparents, Mary Bee (Malachi) Wilson of Sumter, SC; his aunts, Rosa Mae Burgess of Lumberton, NC, Lori Smith of Olanta, SC, Sherrie (Spencer) Harrison of Florence, SC and Joann (Quanterio) Hamby of Lamar, SC; his uncles, Johnny (Shalanda) Gardner of Summerton, SC, William Epps of Sumter, SC and Larry (Geneva) Epps of Gable, SC; a special cousin, Elaine Green; a special friend, Shanethia Mack; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 431 S. Hood St., Olanta, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.