Noah Amanti Epps, 11, was born in Iredell County on April 1, 2013, to Anthony Bernard “Tony” Epps and Katrina Joyce Smith. He entered into eternal life at his residence on Monday, December 30, 2024. His grandfather, Gerald Foote, preceded him in death.

Noah was an East Iredell Middle School student, and he was homebound. He enjoyed and loved watching TV, reclining, watching the Transformers, also John Wick movies, pacifier (cigars), and he was a Chris Brown fan.

He leaves to cherish the memories of his life, along with his father, Anthony Bernard “Tony” Epps (Daneisha), and his mother, Katrina Joyce Smith; three brothers, Da’Vonne Montgomery, Lazarus Epps, and Rashad Epps; four sisters, Jasmine Sancho, Danasha Smith, Imani Patterson, and Jadonya Williams; Gwennessa Smith, Wilfred Vanterpool, Willie Mae Fulmore, James Jackson Jr.; uncles and aunts, Robbie Epps (Moneasha), Travis Fulmore (Erica Stinnett), Matthew Fulmore, (Octavia Patterson), George Vaughn Jakeia, Marcus Vaugh (Anthea) Allen Smith, Gbaintien Smith, Juanetta Vaughn, Tanyonnoh Smith, and Lori Smith; and a host of great uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces; and a therapist, Tracy Kwitowsky, and Heather Yarnot.

Noah will truly be missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. Elder Brian Caines will deliver the eulogy and burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville, N.C.

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Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Epps family.