Millard P. Eppig, 81, of St. John's Herr Estate, Columbia, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Emma C. (Miller) Eppig, and the beloved husband of JoAnne (Farley) Eppig, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Millard was a 1954 graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. Earlier in life, he worked for American Oil in Baltimore, United Stationers in Forest Park, IL, Agape Ministries in Lititz, and more recently for Zausner Foods in New Holland, from where he retired in 2001. Always an active member of his community, Millard was involved with Cub Scouts, assisted with the Warwick Band Parents Assoc., and coached little league baseball. He also became very involved at St. John's Herr Estate, having served as former President, Vice President, and Financial Secretary of the Residents Council; was a member of the Welcome, Marketing, and Food Committees; and managed the Resident Corner Store for 4 years. He was a member of Calvary Church for more than 25 years, where he served as an Usher and on the Communion Team. Millard enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle and poker, researching genealogy, playing Wii bowling, and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. In addition to his wife, Millard is survived by two sons, Millard P. Eppig, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Lititz, and William K. Eppig and his wife, Julie, of Mechanicsburg, and a daughter, Joyce C. Gerhart of Lititz. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Paul, Erikk, Kristen, Lauren, Christopher, Erin, Rhonda, Ann, and Becky; 12 great-grandchildren, 2 nephews, and 4 nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth C. Eppig and Franklin J. Eppig, and his son-in-law, Kevin R. Gerhart. Graveside services for Millard will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, MD, 21220. There will be a Memorial Service on January 6, 2018, at 1:00 PM at St. John's Herr Estate, 200 Luther Lane, Columbia PA 17512 In lieu of flowers, contributions in Millard's memory may be made to St. John's Herr Estate Benevolent Fund, C/O Luthercare, 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA.