William H. Eppard, Sr., 79, of Hollywood, MD died September 21, 2007 at his residence.

Born December 18, 1927 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Dr. George Irving Eppard and Louise Hiller Eppard.

Mr. Eppard worked at Safeway Stores, Inc. in Prince George's County and Washington, DC for 33 years. He was interested in refinishing antique furniture and woodworking. He had a love of boating and the water.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita D. Eppard, two sons, Bruce A. Eppard of Crofton, MD, William H. Eppard, Jr. of Washington, DC, siblings, Virginia Styles of Vienna, VA, Philip Eppard of Camp Springs, MD, Dr. Leonard Eppard of Mason's Neck, VA, Jan Sodolski of Middleburg, VA and Susan Eppard of Miami, FL, two grandsons, Brian Eppard and Jon Eppard and one great-granddaughter, Taylor Eppard, all of Chesapeake Beach, MD.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Lou Eppard and Ann E. Gallagher.

A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House c/o Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.