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Eppie Johnson, Sacramento Businessman and Philanthropist, dies at 85

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento businessman and philanthropist Eppie Johnson has passed away at the age of 85.

You may recognize the name from Eppie's Restaurant, whose sign you can see along the drive on Interstate 80, or Eppie's Great Race, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

The cause of death is unknown.

We'll have more on this on the CBS13 News at 10.

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