Clifford Army Jr.

He was one of the most generous people you could meet. If you needed something, and it was within his power, he was there for you. Clifford Epps, Jr. was born January 10, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Odelle (Hill) Epps and Clifford Epps Sr. He was a son who was loved, a devoted husband to Thelma (West) Epps [who proceeded him in death], an older brother who was a catalyst for his siblings, and a father who was a strong supporter of his kids. Clifford graduated Dumbar Junior Senior High School and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Army on May 29, 1946. While serving he received both the World War II Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Army in October 1952 thus beginning his matriculation into academia at Tuskegee Institute, also known as CheHew University. Clifford also became a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. August 10, 1956, he received his Reserved Officers Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. A year later he earned his Master's Degree in Education from Tuskegee Institute. Clifford began working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in November of 1961, as well as continuing his reserve service in the military. He retired in December of 1981 from the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Army in February. He rose through the hierarchy of the Army, and upon his death had achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and received the Meritorious Service Medal. Clifford was a fierce advocate of education and believed that it was the foundation you build everything from. He loved western novels and television shows, was addicted to game shows, and was a World War II aficionado. There wasn't a type of Blues he didn't like and back in the day, there wasn't a beer or bourbon that he didn't imbibe. He consumed current events, crossword puzzles, Time magazines, U.S. News and World Report and read anything about military conflict. He loved to laugh; was corny to a fault. He could, and would, tell you the same joke daily. He was referred to as OLD MAN, Pop or Papa. He was loved. He was ours. And he will be missed every day. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, brothers and sister.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 5/31/2016 at 9:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 5/31/2016 at 11:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 5/31/2016 at 2:15:00 PM - Fort Logan National Cemetery - 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 5/31/2016 - Following interment Pipkin Braswell Reception Center - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO