Allan L. Caple

Allan L. Caple obituary, Newport News, VA

Allan L. Caple

Allan Caple Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Apr. 7, 2025.

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Mr. Allan Lorenzo Caple departed this life on April 3, 2025. He was born to his loving parents Mr. Lorenzo Caple and Mrs. Frances Caple of Hampton, Virginia. Mr. Allan Caple was born May 13, 1956 in Newport News Virginia. He graduated from Hampton High School and attended Devry University in Atlanta, Ga. Allan enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served 13 years with distinction from which he was honorably discharged. He went on to work at the Pentagon as a communications specialist for many years until his retirement.
Mr. Allan Caple was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs Lorenzo Caple.
Allan is survived by his wife Mrs Sylvia Caple of Las Vegas, Nv., sons Mr. Kevin Caple of Washington state, Mr. Adrian Jamal Caple and Mr. Carlos Caple both of Gaithersburg Maryland, sisters Ms. Gloria Jones of Hampton, Va., Ms Sharlene Caple of Raleigh, NC., Mrs. Frances Garland of Suwanee, Ga., Mrs. Joy Gray of Smyrna, Ga., and one brother Mr. Terrence Caple of Raleigh, NC., and a host of nieces, nephews and life long friends.
The family will have a private service and respectfully request that in lieu of flowers any donations be made to the Allan Caple family through Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.
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Frances Caple Garland

April 29, 2025

Dear Friends,

I want to sincerely thank you for your kindness and support during this difficult time. Your thoughtful words meant so much to our family, and we deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Losing Allan has been incredibly hard, but the love and support from friends and family like you have brought us comfort. Your kindness has reminded us of the warmth and generosity that surround us.

Thank you again for your compassion and for being there when we needed it most.

With gratitude, The Caple Family

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