James F. Eppes, age 85,a long time resident of Madison, Ohio, ended his long journey and departed to be with his Maker on August 17, 2015. James was a Staff Sergeant with the National Guard, and a 30 year employee of General Motors in Euclid, OH. James retired from General Motors in 1985. Before moving to Golden Living Center of Kirtland, OH, James loved to spend his time fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors. James was born the day after Christmas in 1929 in Buffalo, NY, and was raised in Greenville, SC. James was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, and his grandson Mark. James leaves behind brother Julius F. Eppes of Piedmont, SC, two sons, David of Prescott, AZ and John of Greenville, SC, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the Funeral. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday August 21, 2015 at the Potti Funeral Home 2726 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio 44057 Burial will be in Perry Cemetery.