1927 – 2012
Marvin Capps “Pete” of Pensacola, Florida went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2012.
Marvin was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, December 08, 1927 to Ila Mae Holland Capps and Marvin Leslie Capps, Sr.
Marvin Graduated from Bessemer City High School in North Carolina. He then served his country in the Navy during World War II. After his service he attended Nashville Diesel College, Belmont Textile and Santa Monica College in California.
Marvin then moved to California to work in the Aero Space Industry. He then moved back to his home town of Bessemer City where he worked for Talon Tool and Die for over 30 years.
When he retired in 1994 he moved to Pensacola, Florida to enjoy his retirement years and live near his daughter, Melita Capps Kelly. Marvin was a member of Olive Baptist Church for over 18 years and a member of Kings Mountain Nazarene Church for over 30 years. He loved and served his Lord for many years.
Marvin was preceded in going to the Lord by his brothers, R.B. Capps and Roy Capps; his sisters, Annie Alice Capps, Thelma Capps Stewart, Maebell Capps Parker, Irene Capps Waldrup and Vilda Lee Capps Lynn.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rachel Dover Capps; daughter, Melita Capps Kelly of Pensacola, FL and brother, Donald Capps of Bessemer City, NC.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation at Olive Baptist Church, Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.
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