Gerald Lee Capps

1931 - 2017

Gerald Lee Capps obituary, 1931-2017, Wichita, KS

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Gerald Capps Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 14, 2017.

Gerald Lee Capps 85, died on June 12, 2017 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He joined his wife Rosalee, and one grandson in his heavenly home. He leaves behind 5 children, Donetta Thompson, Rick (Debbie) Capps, Teresa (Dennis) Stange, Christina (Larry) Daley, and Jeffrey (Janet) Capps; 10 grandchildren as well as 14 great-grandchildren. Gerald was born in Liberal, MO on October 28, 1931 to Albert and Cecil Capps and was the middle of 3 boys, Junior being the oldest, Merle the youngest, both deceased. He was a PFC Corporal in the army from 1949 to 1952 and retired from BMAC after 28 years of service. Gerald had a variety of hobbies which included spending time working on cars. Funeral service will be at Community of Christ Church, 3500 S. Webb on June 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in the garden of Prayer at 1 p.m. No viewing will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up at Community of Christ Church.

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6 Entries

June 16, 2017

Steve Lindner

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

June 14, 2017

Harry Simpson

Rest Gerald, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

June 14, 2017

LaDeena Johnston, RN

Thank you for the honor of assisting in the care of your Dad/Grandfather. I feel secure in the thought that he is now at peace and reunited with Rosalee.

June 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. In the chats I had with Gerald and Rosalee as a neighbor they always spoke highly of their family. May God be with you. Michael Plumer

June 14, 2017

Carl (Butch) Dyke

Condolences to Uncle Jerry's children & family. Butch & LaJuana Dyke.

June 14, 2017

Teresa

Love you forever, Daddy!!! Will miss you but will see you again.

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