Donald Richard Jepson, age 93, of rural Green Castle, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Milan Health Care Facility in Milan, Missouri.
Don was born on December 31, 1929 near Sticklerville, Missouri, the son of Reuben Merritt and Fern Ola (Terrell) Jepson. On March 2, 1968, Don was united in marriage to Sarah Lucille Young who preceded him in death on May 13, 2018. Surviving are two sons; Larry Ray and wife Monika (Niewczas) Jepson of Slidell, Louisiana, Gary Lee and wife Linda (Clarkson) Jepson of rural Green Castle; four grandsons and one granddaughter; Ryan, Emma, Lukas, Daniel, and Samuel. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Robert, Herb, and John.
A Memorial Service for Donald will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Green City, Missouri. A visitation will be held one hour prior, starting at 5:00 PM at the funeral home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at the Hannah Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hannah Cemetery. They may be sent to or left at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home, 2 W. 5th Street, Green City, MO 63545