Michael Earl Hepler

Michael Earl Hepler, 44 of Gurley AL passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2022.

Michael was born on April 10, 1978 in Hammond Indiana to his mother Joy Hepler. He was married to Bruce Ricker in 2013 and together they built an amazing life, made memories, traveled the world and made many wonderful friends. Michael was a husband, a father a son and a brother. He was a friend to many and he had a larger than life personality. To know Michael was to love him. When he was 11 years old Michael accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his Husband, Bruce Ricker, his Son Ethan, Mother Joy Hepler, Siblings Conni Williams, Cassandra Burns, Jennifer Addington, Ricky Hepler, Jason Hepler and Lisa Thompson. Many nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held at Berryhill Funeral Home on Thursday October 20, 2022 from 4-8 pm 2305 Memorial Parkway NW Huntsville AL 35810

A graveside service will be held for family on Friday October 21 at 10:00am at Valhalla Funeral Home and Memory Gardens 698 Winchester RD NE, Huntsville AL 35811

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.