Funeral Services for the Van Epps Family in Roswell, Georgia

ROSWELL, Ga. — A funeral service for a metro Atlanta family who died in a plane crash in New York will be held this week.

On June 30, Roger Beggs, 76, Laura Van Epps, 43, Ryan Van Epps, 42, James Ryan Van Epps, 12, and Harrison Van Epps, 10, died while returning home from a baseball tournament in Cooperstown, New York.

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When news of the tragic accident broke, people took to social media to share memories of the family and send their condolences to their loved ones.

The Milton Eagles football team was one such publication. The team said James Ryan was a rising 7th grade football player.

On Sunday, the team also made an announcement giving details about a funeral service to honor the family. It said the service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Roswell United Methodist Church. The address is 814 Mimosa Blvd.

Family member Ansley Van Epps told 11Alive they are still coming to terms with the tragedy, but are grateful for the community support they are receiving.

“We are still coming to terms with the tragic loss of our family and the Beggs’ family, and we are all devastated, to say the least. We are deeply grieving and heartbroken,” she said. “Just know that we are grateful for the outpouring of love we have been surrounded by during this difficult time.”

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The family also said in a statement that as they cope with this loss, they come together to celebrate the beautiful life she lived.

“Their kindness, laughter and love will forever be etched in our hearts,” the statement read. “Please keep them and our family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May we find strength and comfort in the memories and outpouring of love from all who knew them.”