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William Earl "Bill" Capps Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes - North Main Chapel

703 North Main Street

Danville, Virginia

William Capps Obituary

SUTHERLIN, Va. - William Earl "Bill" Capps Sr., of 377 Slayton Road, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 at the Danville Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 22, 1933 in Warren County, N.C. a son of Otis Edward Capps Sr. and Ethel Spencer Capps. On Dec. 30, 1960 he was married to Frances Coley Capps, who survives.

Mr. Capps worked with Liggett Myers Tobacco Company before they closed in Rocky Mount, N.C. and then Commercial Builders before moving to Sutherlin in 1984. He returned to Liggett Tobacco Company in Danville before retiring with them in 1995. He was a charter member of the Benvenue Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, a member, Sunday School teacher and a deacon of Laurel Grove Baptist Church in Sutherlin. He was a recipient of the Sertoma Club's Service to Mankind Award. He was a baseball coach for the summer and fall leagues of the Dan River High School county teams. He had also served on the Board of Directors for the Pittsylvania County baseball league. Mr. Capps took great pride in the accomplishments, awards and honors of the boys and girls who played school sports in Pittsylvania County and was respected as a role model to the players.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, of the residence, include two sons, William Earl "Billy" Capps Jr. and his wife, Rhonda T. Capps of the Red Oak community, N.C. and Edward Curtis "Eddie" Capps and his wife, Robin W. Capps of Sutherlin; four grandchildren, Andrew Capps and Emily Capps of Red Oak, N.C. and Tyler Capps and Justin Capps of Sutherlin; five brothers, Bob Capps, Colonial Beach, Va., Charles Capps, New Carrolton, Md., Don Capps, Navarre, Fla., Julius Capps of Centreville, Ala. and Harold Capps of Apex, N.C.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the graveside at Rocky Mount Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, N.C. by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Ellis. Following the service the family will be gathering at the home of his son, Billy Capps, 5051 Burnette Road in the Red Oak Community.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to the Pittsylvania County Pony Baseball, c/o Jean Shields, 2185 Pleasant Gap Drive, Dry Fork, VA 24549 or to your church or your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danville and Rockingham County from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for William Capps

20 Entries

Walter Bryan Greene, Jr

December 17, 2004

My family and I(Norma, Zandra of Lexington and Bryan) are truely sorry for the loss of Bill. Everytime we saw him he was always smiling and full of kind words. Frances please take care of yourself.

NEAL HERNDON

December 16, 2004

Mrs. Capps & Family,

I had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Capps while playing youth baseball throug the years in Pittsylvania County. I even got to play for him one summer when he was an assistant coach for our county all-star team. As I got older, the time eventually came when I had to go play baseball for Mr. Capps' bitter rival, Tunstall! But I always looked forward to playing Dan River because I knew that Mr. Capps would be there. And though I was certain that he would be pulling for his Wildcats, I always knew that he wanted me to do well and succeed. I am sure that Mr. Capps will be deeply missed at many baseball diamonds across the county this spring. I extend my thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May God bless you and comfort you in the days to come. God Bless.

Gail Henderson

December 16, 2004

I remember times with Uncle Bill back in Rocky Mount at Grandma and Grandpa Capps'. I thought of him as man of God and remember going to their church back when I was little for VBS and being proud that he was my uncle. I beleive that he planted seeds for the relationship I now have with our the Lord Jesus. We will deeply miss him at our family reunions, but him life legacy will live on.

Christi Capps-Williamson

December 15, 2004

We were so sorry to hear the news about Uncle Bill. He was such a compassionate and caring man and will be missed greatly by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Capps boys with parents (Otis/Ethel), ca. 1950s (?). Uncle Billy's on far left, back row.

Bryan Capps

December 14, 2004

We are greatly saddened by Uncle Billy's passing. What a man. What lives he touched. How lucky those who knew him.

I knew Uncle Billy much more closely in my youth than later, but what an effect he wrought not just in me, but in my brother Steve. For myself, I got my Christian conscience from Uncle Billy and Aunt Frances, and unlikely would have had much of one otherwise. It's among my most treasured of gifts, even a small part of which legacy I hope to instill in my own two boys, like a family heirloom inherited from my Uncle Billy and Aunt Frances.

Notwith standing that gift, I'm no saint, and so am not one in a position to judge, but for what it's worth, I don't believe I've ever known a truer soul than Uncle Billy--you know, one of those people whom you're not only convinced is going to Heaven, but is likely to end up in a management position there. I therefore take some small measure of comfort in knowing that, the closer I hew to the path he walked, the more likely I will be privileged to see him again.

In a word, those who knew my Uncle Billy were better for it; those who didn't don't know what they missed. I wish I'd been more the former than, regettably, the latter.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Frances, Billy, Eddy, Uncle Bob, Uncle Charles, Uncle Julius, Uncle Harold, and Uncle Don, and whole extended Capps family, for this immeasurable loss.

I will never forget Uncle Billy.

1997 Uncle Bill in Navarre,FL

Dan and Cindy (Capps) Lepp

December 14, 2004

Uncle Bill has always had the Best garden! I have had to call him in the past couple years about how to do the tomatoes and the peas when we moved to OHIO. Everyone has loved my tomatoes the best for the last 2 years at work( you always have to grow enough to give away!!!) I will definitely miss him for his farming and gardening expertise!
He was such a gentle man with the "Capps" stern voice when raising us kids. Some may not know that when Uncle Bill and Aunt Francis were newly married they took on our two boys,my brothers, Steve and Bryan, for a year,while our parents were adjusting to divorce. Uncle Bill re-inforced the Capps family values that make me so proud of my brothers today. Both are very fine men and are raising their kids with obvious influences from both Uncle Bill and Aunt Francis.Thank-you Uncle Bill for everything.
Love you all, Cindy and Danny

Jeff Turner

December 14, 2004

Mrs. Capps and Family,

I pray that God will give you peace, strength, and comfort at this time. No matter where he lived it seems he made a huge impact on young people's lives. I count myself as one of those. I always appreciated the time he took with us boys to camp or sit in the rain at an RA day at Wake Forest. Those are memories I will keep with me forever. Thank you for sharing him with us. 1 John 5:12-13

The Capps brothers with parents, ca. 1960s--Bill Capps is 2d from right, back row

December 14, 2004

David Elzey

December 14, 2004

Mrs. Capps and Family

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill's death. He is fondly remembered as a man who set a great example to everyone who came in contact with him. I was privileged to help him for a few years and it was evident that he cared dearly for the boys and they really loved him. You will be in my prayers.

Scott Dalton

December 14, 2004

I know this is a difficult time for all of you. Please know you are in me and my families thoughts and prayers! May Gods grace and comfort be with all of you!

Brandon Harris

December 14, 2004

Family and Friends of Mr. Capps,

Much has been said about how Mr. Capps meant so much to so many young people in and around the Dan River High School community and truer words have never been spoken. On many occasions the part of baseball practice I looked forward to most was being able to shake hands and talk to Mr. Capps about anything and everything. He never had a harsh word to say about anyone and was never without a smile on his face or candy in his pocket. This world has never known a nicer man and I am very thankful for the opportunity I had to know Mr. Capps. God Bless you all.

Brandon "Red" Harris

Tom Capps

December 14, 2004

Frances and family,

Peggy and I were saddened to hear of Billy's passing and yet rejoice with you in knowing that he is now with the Father and the Son. Billy was always the kindest of the brothers. On many occasions, he has tucked Harold and me into bed with a warm blanket wrapped around our feet when the weather was especially cold. Billy will be sorely missed, but we will eagerly anticipated being together again when we all join him in glory.

Piper Bowman

December 14, 2004

It's hard to imagine the 2005 baseball season at Dan River High School without Mr. Capps. His soft spoken kindness and constant support of our baseball teams will most certainly be remebered for many, many years.

Judy B. DeMarcus

December 14, 2004

Mrs. Capps and Family

I did not know Mr. Capps personally but I know that he was a wonderful person and loved the younger generation and especially the ball players. He gave so much of himself and was a true mentor for these kids. Bridgett DeMarcus, my daughter, always spoke very highly of Mr Capps as well as everyone else in the Laurel Grove Community. My daughter, April and her husband Jimmy Ferguson were sadden to hear about Mr. Capps and wanted to let you and the family know that they would also be thinking of you. He will truly be missed on this earth. My prayers for you and the family during this great loss and difficult time. Judy Barts DeMarcus (Ringgold VA)

Keith, Brenda and Bobby Thompson

December 14, 2004

We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Capps. He was a great man all around. He was always supportive with the boys in baseball. At every game and practice we always said where's Mr. Capps. His wisdom and inspiration to the kids will be greatly missed but we know that he will still be there on the field.

Mary-Grace Shealy

December 14, 2004

Mrs. Capps and family,

Thank you for sharing Mr. Capps with the students at Dan River High School. He was a great role model for the students.

Ronnie , Cindy & Hunter Adkins

December 14, 2004

Our hearts go out to all of you...

Mr. Capps is a wonderful man and he will be in your heart everyday.

Karen Law

December 14, 2004

Dear Frances and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Bill. I didn't know him personally, but when I would call to talk to Frances, he always made me smile or laugh. I have always heard wonderful kind words about him and that is something to be proud of. Again, Frances I am very sorry for your loss and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

Love, Karen

Chris Griggs

December 14, 2004

Tiffany and I are saddened by the news of Bill's passing, but we rejoice in the grace of God and pray that He will continue to shower this family with His presence, love, and grace. We will continue to pray for you as you walk this difficult path.

James "Jim" Speed

December 14, 2004

We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss!

Bill Capps was a good friend and co-worker who will be missed by many!

From the Managment and Staff of Liggett Group Inc., Danville Storage!

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