Davis Carl Capps Sr.

Davis Carl Capps Sr. was born August 5^th, 1948 in Cleveland, TX to parents William Carl Capps and Katie Mezzalla Hoot Capps. He passed away in Shepherd, TX, at the age of 75.

Faith was a very important part of Davis’ life. He was a faithful member of Shepherd United Pentecostal Church, and greatly enjoyed the sense of community the congregation provided him with. Davis Capps Sr. proudly served this country as a Marine in the Vietnam War.  Following his service in Vietnam, Davis was a dredge boat operator for many years, and was very skilled in this line of work. After retirement, he was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Above all else, Davis was a devoted family man. A loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Davis spent as much time as possible with his family. He especially loved his grandkids and had a soft-spot for them.  Davis will be loved and missed by all that knew him.

Davis is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Capps; parents, William Carl Capps and Katie Mezzalla Hoot Capps. He is survived by his sons, Davis Carl Capps Jr. and wife Tonya, James Darrell Crawford and wife Robin; daughter, Allison Renee Mathis and husband Michael; sisters, Elsie Faye Bishop, Helen Marie Worley; grandchildren, Justin Lane Capps, Montana Brooke Capps, Santana Fountain, Christopher Mathis, Jack Daniel Eason, Haley Hughes, Courtney Jacobs; numerous great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 20^th from 4-7 pm at Shepherd United Pentecostal Church. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 21^st at 11:00 am at Shepherd United Pentecostal Church. A burial is to follow at Houston National Cemetery, at 2:15 pm.