Deacon Antonio J. Epps was born in Columbus, Georgia, May 17, 1965. He was educated in the Columbus City School System.

In the early 2000s, he later moved to Athens, Georgia . For a number years Deacon Epps was a faithful member of New Shiloh Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia. He later move his membership to Walk By Faith Christian Fellowship, where he served faithfully as a Deacon, Armour Barrel, and Trustee.

Deacon Epps was employed by the Waffle House as a short order cook. In the ladder years, he was employed by KTL Transportation & Logistics, Athens, Georgia.

He leaves the cherish his memory, one daughter, Krystal Patton and one step-daughter, Erica Clarke, both of Columbus, Georgia; and his Church Family.

"Servant of God will done! Rest from thy loved employ; the battle fought, the victory won, enter thy master's joy!