Doyce Loudermilk

Doyce Bryan Loudermilk, of Epworth, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the age of 85. Doyce was born February 25, 1934, to the late George and Cressie Loudermilk at their home in Fannin County. He married Loretta Odom in 1954, and the couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Doyce was a faithful member of Copperhill First United Methodist Church and the Sunday School Superintendent for most of the years he spent there at the church. He enjoyed camping, model airplanes, fixing just about anything, watching the Braves play baseball, and most importantly, spending time with his family. Doyce spent his entire life serving others, loving his family and taking care of all those around him. “Papaw,” as we all referred to him, made every one of us feel loved and special.

Doyce was preceded in death by his parents, George and Cressie Loudermilk; son, Darrell Roger Loudermilk; and his siblings, Dennis Loudermilk, Sue Williams, Sibyle Whitlow, C.G. Loudermilk and Austin Loudermilk.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Loudermilk; son, Randy Loudermilk; daughter and son-in-law, Ramona and Kenny Cook; brother, Donald Loudermilk; sister, Annette Loudermilk; grandchildren, Alex and Lisa Loudermilk, Daniel and Haley Loudermilk, Gary Loudermilk, Hope Loudermilk and Chloe and Nolan Walker. Seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of Doyce’s life was held Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Copperhill First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Reed and the Rev. Jennings Neeld officiated. 

Interment followed at Barnes Chapel. The family is requesting donations to the Pastor’s discretionary fund, but flowers are also welcome. Those who served as honorary pallbearers were the First United Methodist Men of Copperhill.

Finch-Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family.