James Lynn Capers "Jimmy"

James Lynn “Jimmy” Capers was born December 11, 1947 in Huntsville, Texas to Julius L. Capers and Mary Ellen Hitt Capers and died August 28, 2017 in San Jacinto County, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, C.D. “Pete”, Thomas “Buddy”, Charles and Robert Joe Capers; sisters, Mamie Mayer Southern, Mollie Mae Currie, Clara Nettles and Lula Currie.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Becky Capers; daughter, JymeBeth McBride and her husband Brade McBride; grandchildren, Jacelynn Head, Brade “Bub” McBride, II. and Bobbie June McBride; brother, Julius Murle “Jay” and wife Charlene Capers; sister, Mary Lou Pridgen; sister-in-law, Dorothy Capers; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, “adopted” kids, family and friends too numerous to name that he dearly loved.

Jimmy was in the United States Army and proudly served our country in the Vietnam War. After discharge he worked for Champion Paper Co., Wirt Davis, Hunt Construction then Texas Dept. of Transportation for 27 years. After retiring he worked some part time for Colby Construction and San Jacinto Co. Pct. 3. Jimmy loved to steer rope, hunt and fish.

He loved his daughter and grandchildren endlessly and always tried to help them accomplish their goals. His pride and joy was his daughter and granddaughter who, like him loves to ride, rope and fish. They spent many hours working on these activities.

Jimmy had many very special people in his life, again too many to name, that he helped and encouraged in their life and goals. Although many thought him to be a gruff person in reality he had a heart of gold. He helped take care of his mother-in-law for a number of years who preceded him in death 15 days earlier.

From your wife and family thank you and rest in peace til we see you again. We love you.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 4, 2017 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Montague Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.

Pace-Stancil Funeral Home
303 E. Crockett
Cleveland, Texas 77327
(281) 592-2641