Vondel Smith Mortuary (6934 S. Western Ave) Viewing will be 4-8pm Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the funeral home. Graveside services to celebrate Mike's life will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee, OK (16006 S Rock Creek Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801). Mike, 74, passed away Jan 8, 2021. He was born Aug 15, 1946 in Shawnee, OK to Margaret & C.W. Epperson. He retired as a Field Sales Manager from Wonderbread Co. Jimmy was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing poker & traveling to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Las Vegas, & the Bahamas. Mike was also active with the Shriners Int. Mike loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandson. A loving, adventurous & kind-hearted family man, he will be deeply missed by all. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Chad Epperson; & various aunts & uncles. He leaves behind his loving family: wife of 53 years, Oneida Epperson; daughter, Tracy Novak; grandchildren: Rylee and Reagan Novak; great grandson, Damari Stevenson; as well as many other extended family and dear friends.