Newburgh, IN – James Oather Capps, 78, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Princeton, Kentucky to the late Oather and Ressie (Beshear) Capps.
Jim worked in auto body, often making projects on his own truck. He enjoyed race cars and trips to Gatlinburg.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda (Wheeler) Capps; children, James Oather Capps, Jr., Kathy Jo Capps, Donald Patrick Capps, James “J.C.” Oather Capps, II, Anita Atwood and Doyle Wheeler; 10 grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Ost; aunt, Frances Beshear; nieces, Debbie Valdez and Nancy Burk; nephew, Jim Phillips and his best friend, Pr. Kim Wells.
Jim is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Mitchell and his sister, Dorothy Phillips.
A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Annette Miley says
So sorry praying for you all
DANIEL E WEST says
My sincerest condolences
Kathy capps says
You were the best dad ever and I love you very very much and I miss you dearly already. I am glad you found Christ and may rest in peace
James p capps says
Very sorry for your loss God be with you.
Sandra K.Henry says
I was so sorry to hear this. I offer my deepest condolences and if there is anything that I can do to help in anyway. Please feel free to call upon me. He was a good man that will be missed dearly. But, we must rejoice in knowing that he went to Heaven, no pain nor sorrow and he is watching over you from above. Sincerely, Sandra Henry
Melissa Monks Wade says
Linda, Donnie, JC, Doyle, Anita; I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man, father. He was a great friend. (On a side note I’m sure my momma gave him crap when he entered those gates) love ya’ll
Louetta Young says
Linda I am so sorry for your loss ! Sending love and prayers !
Jim Phillips says
He taught me a lot over the years I will always miss him
Donald Capps says
He will be missed by more people than he would have ever thought, he was a very talented man that knew no problem he couldn’t fix himself. I’ve never come across any other man that could do what he could do, a renascence man if you will, a jack of all trades and a master of none.he taught me many things and I am forever grateful.he was my mentor, he was my friend, he was my dad. I owe most all of my good traits to him. I love you dad and I hope you have found peace. I hope you’re proud of me for the man you helped create . I love you always. You loved me by choice and that meant the world to me. I love you and I’ll always miss you.
James Capps (JC) says
I miss you dad, I wasn’t ready to let you go . I think about you every day and I’m in trouble with out you , you were always there for me , and I took that for granite for that I’m sorry . I love you dad and I know your out of pain and in a better place
Love always , JC