Paul Elbert Capps Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Paul Elbert Capps (Powell, Tennessee), who passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Elbert Capps to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Capps and Lucy Capps (Warren); his stepfather Cecil Scott; and his brothers, Charles, Marshall and Eddie Capps.

He is survived by: his wife Harriet Merriman; his children, Belinda Nicholson (Tony), Shelly Bates (Billy), Kayla Capps (Bradley O'Mary), Kyleigh Lackey and Paul Capps, Jr.; his siblings-in-law, Ray Merriman and Jeannie Hurst; and his close friend Joy Ireson. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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Wed

Sep 04

Visitation

Powell Chapel
2000 Powell Drive 37849

Wed

Sep 04

Funeral service

Powell Chapel
2000 Powell Drive 37849

Thu

Sep 05

Burial

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914

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