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James Capehart Obituary
POINT PLEASANT — James A. "Jim" Capehart, 78, of Point Pleasant, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Frank Howard Capehart Jr. and Janet (Slater) Capehart.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Point Pleasant and was actively involved with the community through his activities with the Lions Club, Eastern Star, Masons and Heights United Methodist Church, where he served as choir director. Jim was a retired mill operator from Kaiser Aluminum.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Margi" A. Capehart; a daughter, Valerie Lynn Capehart; and one brother, William R. Capehart.
Jim is survived by his son, James Capehart II, of Columbus, Ohio; daughter Pamela (Joe) Cullen, of Leon; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; brother Frank Howard (Linda) Capehart III, of Point Pleasant; sister-in-law Sonja Capehart, of Florida; Jim's longtime special friend, Golda Hess, and her daughter, Robin, of Point Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Charles Marker officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, Ohio. The family will receive friends between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that expressions of sympathy be made in Jim's name to Pleasant Valley Home Health and Hospice, 1011 Viand St., Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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The Paul Randolph Family
October 3, 2015
We are so sorry over your loss. Jim was such a nice man. May you feel the Lord's presence as you look to Him for comfort, peace and encouragement.
September 29, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Capehart family on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time...Psalm 25:16,17.
September 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Jim was always enjoyable to golf with. Keith Molden
September 22, 2015
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We were neighbors and friends thru high school. He will be missed. Jim Call, New Orleans.
Judy and Garey Cropper
September 22, 2015
Jim will be missed by many. We were so sorry to hear that he had gotten so sick and had passed. May God comfort the family during this time.
Jean Jewell
September 21, 2015
Sorry to read of Jim's passing - he will be missed.
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