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Cecil Capps Obituary

Cecil Wyche Capps passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Cecil is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jane Dickerson Capps; children, Pamela Capps Hixson, husband Eddie Hixson; Wanda Capps Stovall, husband Shae Stovall; Shawn Capps; and Brenda Capps Leto, husband John Leto. Grandchildren Abigail Hixson, Foster Hixson, and Ryan Leto. He is the son of the late James McElree Capps and Clara Wyche Capps and is survived by his brothers Conly Capps, John Capps, Julian Capps, Jerry Capps (al of Henderson, NC) and his sisters; Louise Capps Straney, of Bolton Landing, NY and the late Edna Capps Sanders. Cecil was a chemical engineer with Monsanto for 25 years. He received several patents for his work with polymers. He was a long time member of Emmanuel Baptist church serving as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher at both the church and the Wake County Detention Home. Cecil enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday May 9, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Rd. Raleigh, NC. Interment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church in memory of Cecil Capps. To sign the on line guest book please go to www.brownwynne.com

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Published by The News & Observer on May 9, 2009.

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Kristal Dickerson

May 12, 2009

Mary Jane, It's been a long time since I have seen you. Sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I did not know until Barbara sent me an email. Kristal Dickerson and son Kirk Dickerson

Barbara Shearon

May 11, 2009

Mary Jane, I was sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.

Beverly Alford

May 11, 2009

I am so sorry that I was out of town and could not attend the service for Mr. Capps. I have such wonderful memories of growing up on Pine Drive with your family and even babysitting for your children. Halloween was a special time for the Capps family and I remember him dressing up and hiding in the bushes to scare us when we went trick or treating. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Wanda Wilder Schumann

May 10, 2009

My sympathies to you and the family at this time of grief. My father, James E. Wilder, worked with Cecil for many years and considered him a personal friend. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. God bless you all.

Annette Garvey

May 9, 2009

My prayers are with you at this time. I just found out so I could not attend and see your wonderful family. I miss seeing you and you are wonderful friends. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this time. Mr. Capps will be missed.
Please contact me so I can catch up! Annette Alford Garvey

Eleanor and Doug Taylor

May 9, 2009

Dearest Jane and All the Family,
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of such a fine person. Memories from Emmanuel and your family are full of joy. Watching the children grow up in your love was an inspiration. May your faith sustain you in adjusting to life here without Cecil. Our love to all of you.

Judy Sikes

May 9, 2009

Cecil was a distant relative and I'm so thankful that through recent Capps Reunions I have been fortunate to know his family better. He will be missed. Jane, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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