Chad Jepson 1974-2025

Chad Alton Jepson, 50, of Lawrence, formerly of Valley Falls, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Topeka.

He was born Nov. 6, 1974, in Topeka, the son of Norman Gene Jepson and Cathy (Lassiter) Jepson.

Chad graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1993 and from Washburn Tech receiving an Associates Degree in Legal. He proudly served in the United States Army.

He worked as a Baldwin City employee in the wastewater department and formerly as a maintenance manager for the City of Valley Falls.

Chad was a member of Valley Falls Lutheran Church and life member of Valley Falls VFW Grahem-Herbers Post 3084.

He married April Nicholson; they later divorced.

Survivors include his mother, Cathy Jepson of Lawrence; his father, Norman Jepson (Jennifer) of Miami, Okla.; daughter, Bunni Jepson of Stull; sister, Angela Jepson of Lake Wabaunsee in Alma; and brother, Shawn M. Jepson (Shylo) of Lawrence.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Isaac Jepson; and stepfather, Jerry Branch.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Inurnment will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Valley Falls VFW Grahem Herbers Post 3084. Following the inurnment, a Celebration of Life will be held at Brickstreet Bourbon in Valley Falls.

Memorials may be given to VFW Post 3084, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)