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age 31, passed away at home on March 10, 2017. John was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Linda Capper; and father-in-law, Timothy Hess.
Survived by wife, Christa Capper; father, Terry Capper and companion, Robin Miller; mother-in-law, Theresa Hess; sister, Lisa (Chris) Johnson; nephew, Billy Johnson; brother-in-law, Tim Hess; grandmother, Norma (Joe) Hanood; step-grandmother, Karen Capper; aunts, uncles and cousins; best friend, Justin Brumbaugh; feline companions, Nigel, Winx, and Minnie Boo; along with canine companion, Shawna; and his fellow officers of the Alliance City Police Department. John was a graduate of Canton South High School and Kent State University. John decided at the age of four that he wanted to be a police officer. John became a Civil War Reenactor at the age of 12 as a drummer boy and progressed to the position of Union Infantry Soldier. John enjoyed participating in Civil War Reenactments for six years throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. John chose a career in public service in the capacity of police officer, to follow in the steps of his father, Terry Capper, whose public service included 30 years as a Canton City Firefighter/Paramedic. John began his law enforcement career at J.C. Penney's as a Loss Prevention Officer and then worked as a police officer at Walsh University. John was a dedicated Alliance City Police Officer for nine years. John took great pride in making the Alliance community a safer place for its residents.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Reed Funeral Home CANTON CHAPEL, with Fr. Matthew Mankowski officiating. Family and friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017, at Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons, W.V. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CommQuest Services, Inc., 625 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton, OH 44702 or the Stark County Humane Society, 5100 Peach Street N.E., Louisville, OH 44641. The family invites you to visit:
www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed Funeral Home, 330-477-6721
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Becky Firestone - Seville
March 15, 2017
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your family, John. You were one of the sweetest guys I ever knew, especially so mature when we were in high school. You were always thoughtful of others, generous, kind hearted, but ready to defend if there was a need. I'm so happy you were in public service, as you always dreamed. Hope your loved ones were proud of you. Though I haven't seen you in many years, you were always a special person, to me. I'll always remember you as a gentle teddy bear. God comfort your friends and family.
Michelle Humble
March 16, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about this. Capper was such a great and loyal friend to me in high school. He was always looking out for his friends and was always so encouraging. We had so many fun times together at youth group and with our friends. What a loss of such a kind and loving person. Prayers for his wife, family, and friends. This will be a difficult time and loss to endure. Praying for comfort and peace and God's presence to be close to you.
Craig Bishop
March 16, 2017
John would come to holiday dinners at our home with his wife Christa. And, we would meet at other get togethers. I'm a cops kid and sometimes we would discuss his career. He cared about the job, his brothers and sisters in blue, and the citizens he helped protect. That came through loud and clear.
Sad to die so young.
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