Ernest Daniel Capps

CAPPS Ernest Daniel Capps, 95 died May 16. Uncle Ernie was born in Livingston, TN one of 10 children moving to Jacksonville as a child. Mr. Capps proudly served in the US Army Air Corps as a staff sgt. during WWII. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, American Defense Service Medal and the European-African Middle Eastern Theatre Medal upon his honorable discharge in Aug. 1945. Mr. Capps retired from the Jacksonville Cash Register Co. He has resided at the Riverside Presbyterian House for the last 19 years where he loved to sing Jesus songs in the lobby. He received extra special care at the House from Ms. Gail, Ms. Anne & Ms. Brenda. Mr. Capps loved his VA Clinic Dr. Julie McKay who gave him the best of care, love and her time. Thanks also to the 5th floor north nurses & doctors who gently cared for Mr. Capps the last week of his life. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister Mrs. Jackie Robinson (Bill) and numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 19 at Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Randy Crews officiating. Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com