Share
Let the family know you care by sharing this tribute.
Nathan Douglas ‘Doug’ Kepley II, 22, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 near Woodleaf, NC. He was born Sept. 16, 1992 in Charlotte, NC to Nathan Kepley and Rhonda Higdon Kepley.
Doug attended school in the Rowan county school system and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He worked at Above and Beyond Chimney Sweep and the Elks Lodge. Doug enjoyed his volunteer work with the Carpenters for Christ and helped build six churches in four states. Doug, his dad Nathan and his granddad Philip went on several of these mission trips. His last building project was in Pleasant Hill, Illinois in June 2014.
“Dougie…..You are a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. You are loved beyond measure. Your smile will be forever remembered. Life was a struggle and we know you have found peace that eluded you on this Earth. Our hearts ache as we go on without you…..but we have peace knowing that we will see you again!”
He was preceded in death by his grandfather George Higdon as well as his uncles, Jeff H. Kepley and Randy Higdon.
Those left to cherish Doug’s memory are his father, Nathan D. Kepley (Bonnie) Sr. of Salisbury; his mother, Rhonda Higdon of Salisbury; his grandparents, Philip R. and Mary Sue Kepley, and grandmother, Joyce Higdon, all of Salisbury; four sisters, Christyn Lowery, Emily Burris, Alexa Kepley and Corbyn Kepley, all of Salisbury; and not to be forgotten are his nieces and nephews, Naavya Brown, Landon Brown, Kenneth Lowery, Kennedy Lowery, Wynter Lytle, Grayson Burris and Emersyn Burris, all of Salisbury.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015 from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM at Enon Baptist Church. The Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 PM at Enon Baptist Church conducted by pastor Ken Clark.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Kepley family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Jack and Ree Simmons says
Joyce,Rhonda and Christyn We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you . God Bless you all doing this time…
Debbie & Edwin Martin says
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers – cherish your memories – it is never easy to understand what things happen – love to all of you
Mike and Sandy Hendrix says
Our hearts hurt for you all. You will be in our prayers for a special peace that only God can give.
Chrissy Torrence says
You all have been in my prayers. Sorry for your loss. Dougie is now in a better place flying high!! #RIP
Debra Hunter-Corriher says
We are in deep thoughts & prayers for the whole family & friends of Doug Kepley ( Dougie )…what a beautiful sweet person we were fortunate to know. Debbie, Justin, Richelle, Brett & Ashlynn. God rest your beautiful soul. If there is anything we can do …please let us know. RIP
Lindsey says
I don’t know where to begin…
Dougie you were my best friend and my family, part of the “original” crew. These past few days have gone and I still can’t grasp the fact you’re no longer with us. It breaks my heart such a kind hearted lovable soul has moved on to the great beyond. To his family and his friends: just know I loved Dougie to pieces he was apart of my life and there isn’t one flashback from the past that he’s not in, I’m truly sorry for such a tragic lost. He definitely impacted many lives with his soft kind words and his gracious act to always give. God knows how much I’ll miss him, he always looked out for me even when I didn’t for myself, I’m blessed beyond measure to have been a part of his life for so long?? If you ever need a friend know that I’m here.
Dougie I’ll forever circle you?? And for those who don’t understand the meaning behind “I circle you” it’s a expression Doug and I used for each other. We came up with the meaning together, it means I’ll love you to no end because a circle is an unbreakable bond that goes on forever.
So Doug I’ll circle you Forever! ??
Lori says
Miss you so bad Doug, think of you often, and the good times we had together, you were so kind, and Tyler speaks of you often also, as do the girls.
You bought so much love to my heart and my life, you will forever be a part of my heart, prayers and our family, love from all of us-Tyler, Courtney, Vicki and Lori????