Background
Sr., Richard Lee Epps was born on June 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert David Epps Senior and Josephine (McClenic) Parrish.
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Richard Lee Epps Sr.
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Bachelor of Science, Southern U., New Orleans, 1979.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Marine Corps, 1972; advanced through grades to captain, 1986; fiscal chief 3rd Marina Division, 3rd MARDIV, Okinawa, Japan, 1980-1982; deputy comptroller, 2nd FSSG, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1982-1986; fiscal officer, Marina Corps Combat and Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, 1986-1989; budget officer, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina., since 1989.
Politics
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
Views
The strong feature of Methodism is the role of local people take for the fabric of church buildings and manses and for the handling of money. They share with ordained ministers the role of setting direction for the churches in a particular area or 'circuit'.
Membership
Big Brother, Big Brothers American, New Orleans, 1978. Member American Society Comptrollers (vice president since 1988), National Naval Officers Association (treasurer Parris Island chapter since 1987), Quanitco National Naval Officers (treasurer 1986-1989), Toastmasters (president 1988-1989), Antique Auto Club American, Mercedes Benz Club American.
Interests
Connections
Married Artimese Arnold, June 17, 1977 (divorced 1985). Married Angela Felecia Turner, May 17, 1986 (divorced 1990). Children: Barbara, Fayron, Richard, Enoch, Elizabeth.
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican