Lee Wesley Capps Jr.

LEE WESLEY CAPPS, JR., born January 5, 1919 departed this earth on April 23, 2009 after 90 incredible years of living life to the fullest. Lee was a proud native Texan and Houstonian, known to all his friends and family as a deeply caring and generous individual who had an indomitable sprit and zest for life. After graduating from Rice University in 1941, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Central European Campaign during WWII as a Major in the Coast Artillery Corps. His career span of over 40 years consisted of employment in the oil and gas industry where he served as VP of Finance for Camco, Inc., Thermotics Inc., and Keplinger Energy Consultants. He served as President of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries, was on the Harris County Grand Jury and traveled to many countries during his career. He is survived by daughter Renvia Pratka, son Forrest L. Capps and wife Vicky, grandson Morgan M. Pratka, and nephews Stephen Capps and Judson Capps. A memorial service will be held at the family burial plot in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, located at 13001 Katy Fwy., Houston, Texas 77079 on April 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm. The rite of committal will be performed by Wesley D. Capps.