Billy Jack Epling, 95, of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Landmark of Elkhorn. Billy Jack was a member of Elkhorn City First Church of God.

Billy Jack was born November 3, 1927, in Grassy, VA to the late Jimmy Epling and Roma Looney Epling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Reed Epling; four brothers, Thomas, Jimmy Jr., John Henry, and Reed Epling; as well as four sisters, Opal Williams, Orva Wild, Ruby Little, and Norma Epling.

Billy Jack is survived by his son, Ben (Teresa) Epling of Elkhorn City, KY; twin sister, Betty Matney, of Little Beaver, KY; grandchildren, Mandy Lindsey, Misty Bowen, Matthew Epling, Nicholas Epling, Billy Mike Epling, and Bemedji Epling; and great-grandchildren, Bella, Reed, Lucy, Ashlyn, Landon, Brody, Penny, Colton, Lane, and Cecilia.

Visitation will be from 6-10PM Friday, July 21 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with a singing service at 7pm. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11AM from the chapel with Scottie Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Epling Family Cemetery, Breaks, VA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Elkhorn City First Church of God at PO Box 900, Elkhorn City, Ky. 41522