His death certificate (Vol. 3, #01038) states William Epperhart, age 81 years 7 months 24 days, born 12 May 186 in Rowan Co., died 6 Jan 1948 in Morehead, Rowan Co., residence rural Rt. 3, farmer, single, father David Epperheart born in Virginia, mother’s maiden name Martha White born in Rowan Co., cause of death coronary seclusion.