Peacefully at Howard University Hospital on Monday, January 12, 2026. Loving husband of the late Roselyn Payne Epps, M.D.; father of Kenneth C. Epps, MBA (Carrie), Roselyn E. Epps, M.D., Howard R. Epps, M.D. (Phyllis) and the late Charles H. Epps, III, M.D.; grandfather of Nathan, Robert, Griffin, and Campbell Epps.  Also surviving are his brother Robert Epps (Mary), cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Charles H. Epps, Jr. Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery at Howard University. Send gifts (with E300139 in the memo or designation field) by check to The Howard University, PO Box 22960, New York, NY 10087-2960, or online https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/51209/donations/new

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