James “Jim” Hugh Capps II of Tucker, Ga, age 75, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2022. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Dianna Strickland Capps of Tucker, Ga; his parents, MSG (Ret.) James Hugh Capps I and Helen Hazel Capps of Columbus, Ga; father-in-law 1SG (Ret.) W.C. Strickland of Columbus, Ga; and brother-in-law Darrel C. Strickland of Columbus, Ga. Jim is survived by his four children - Laura Ann Capps of Oxford, Ga; Debbie (Larry) Sipes of Fort Walton Beach, Fl; James “Jimmy” Hugh Capps III of Tucker, Ga; and Brian Scott Capps of Tucker, GA; Six grandchildren, Michael (Brittany) Capps of Bethlehem, Ga; Kayla Sipes of Demorest, Ga; Emily Sipes, Buford, GA; Danielle (Dane) Gilliland of Athens, GA; Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Capps, US Navy, San Diego, CA and Ryleigh Capps of Tucker, Ga. Eight Great-Grandchildren- Summer, Braelyn, Natalie, Reagen, Addilyn, Addyson, Kennedy, and Payton. Brothers - Bill (Martha) Capps, Columbus, GA; Bob (Kathy) Capps, Columbus, GA; and Greg (Connie) Capps, Raeford, NC. Mother in law - Eleanor Rose Strickland, 96, of Columbus, Ga; sisters-in-law - Karen (Jimmy) Enfinger of Powder Springs, Ga; Brenda (Kenny) Holderfield of Smithfield, NC; Wanda (Kevin) Jackson of Columbus, Ga; and brother in law Gary Strickland of Columbus, Ga. Jim is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim was born on January 17, 1947, in Asheville, NC. Jim retired from Delta Airlines after 33 years of service. Before his tenure at Delta, Jim was a proud United States Air Force veteran. Jim served from 1965 to 1971 as a loadmaster on a C-130 Hercules and flew to multiple locations worldwide while assigned to England, Okinawa, Thailand, Vietnam, McGuire AFB, NJ, and Langley, AFB, VA. While in Vietnam, Jim served on a combat aircrew with the 21st TAS (Blind Bat), receiving six Air Medals for aerial combat missions for his heroism and meritorious action. Jim lived his life serving the Lord and was a beloved husband for 53 years, a dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, uncle, brother, and friend. Jim was a patient and kind man who greatly influenced others who knew him. He was a major history buff and loved to sit and tell stories of the past. Jim will be rejoiced to be greeted by his wife, Dianna, his parents, family members, and friends that have gone before him. Although he will be sorely missed by those he left behind, we can rest easy knowing that he is walking happily and healthily in Heaven, and it is in Heaven that we will be able to hug him again.
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
A visitation for James will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084. A reception will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.floralhillsfuneral.com for the CAPPS family.
