Rev. Capps was raised in Wilmington and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a pastor for over 50 years. Rev. Capps planted three churches during his ministry. He and his wife Becky were foster parents to over 800 children, ultimately adopting three. He was an avid hunter and commercial fisherman and was known by everyone as "Preacher Man".
Survivors include his wife Debra Capps; three sons, Ronny Capps, Michael Capps, and Shawn Capps; two daughters, LaWanda Capps, and Brittany Osgood; two step-sons, Travis Davis and Trevor Davis; twenty two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Celeste McWaters. He was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Barnes Capps; and three sisters.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Living Word Full Gospel Fellowship (formerly Trinity Tabernacle) in Winnabow with Rev. David Mammay officiating. The family will have visitation at the church prior to the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Interment will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens in Wilmington following the service.
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