Reginald A. Epps

Reginald Albert Epps was born on March 8, 1958 in Baltimore Maryland to the union of Delores Epps and the late Malikah Epps. Suddenly and without time to say goodbye, Reggie experienced a heart attack and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 15, 2019. At an early age Reggie gave his life to the Lord and began his journey with Christ at the St. Ann's Catholic Church. A strong man of faith, Reginald had a deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ and an appreciation for the word of God. Reggie received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He continued his educational pursuits at the Woodstock Job Corps where he learned Brick Masonry. In 1990 he gained employment with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works where he advanced, for a period of time, to the position of Special Events Coordinator. It was there where he positively impacted the lives of many people from his co-workers, to city officials and entertainers to the homeless. He challenged his staff with his cheerful spirit, friendly smile and fervent resolve to be excellent. Reggie always had kind words for everyone and he would literally give you the shirt off of his back. During his tenure, Reggie received numerous awards and citations of honor, merit and outstanding accomplishments. Reggie would often engage in conversations about politics, history, and government (and could have been a political science professor at any college or university anywhere in the world). He was extremely well informed concerning local politics as well as world wide events. Reggie and Lillian married in 1990 and from this union came his most valued possessions, his two daughters Kamilah and (Jamilah who departed this life as an infant) . He also fully embraced as his own, two stepsons, Gerald and James, who lives were truly enriched from Reggie's presence and guidance. Reggie leaves to honor and cherish his life and memory, his beloved wife and best friend Lillian, his talented daughter Kamilah, enterprising stepsons Fernando Gerald Allen Jr., and Theljon James Oliver Allen. His beloved grandchildren whom he loved more than life itself, William Samuel Epps Morris, Jamilah Lily Epps Morris and Lamont Quincy Lewis. His beloved mother, Delores Epps, mother- in- law, Thomasine Johnson, father- in- law Howard K. Johnson. His hilariously funny and supportive siblings Gregory, Vernetta, Shelia, Nadirah, Donna, Sharon Rodney, sister Wanda and brother Steven who both preceded him in death. Two brothers-in-laws, one sister-in-law. He also has many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and a great host of friends and former coworkers.

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Reginald A. Epps

March 8, 1958 - January 15, 2019