Jimmy Lee Capps

Jimmy Lee Capps, age 76, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born December 25, 1948, in Versailles, Missouri, son of Robert and Lula Whittle Capps. On June 25, 1970, in Stover, Missouri, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Kathryn Kinder Capps. Together, they shared 55 beautiful years of marriage and were able to celebrate one last anniversary the day before his passing. Jimmy proudly served his country for over 20 years in the United States Navy, working as an Aviation Electronics Technician, specializing in the electronic systems of aircraft, including navigation, communication, and radar systems. Retired as Chief Petty Officer ATC/E7. His time in the service defined much of his life, and his dedication and commitment left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Jimmy was a man of many passions. He had a lifelong love for playing softball, strumming music alongside his wife and family, creating art, and writing — he was a gifted author and storyteller with a unique voice and a sharp wit. He loved fishing or boating whether on the ocean, rivers or lakes. Known for his humor, he never missed a chance to tell a good joke or share a captivating story. His creativity, laughter, and warmth will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Capps; his beloved children, James A. Capps and Angela C. Capps Tinnin; and his brothers, Donnie Capps and Hershall Capps, sister-in-law Michelle Howard Capps and brothers-in-law Bill Pawling, Jim Fisher and Harold Ream. In-laws Arnold and Wanita Ulrich Kinder and brothers-in-law Paul Kinder and Glen Rosenburg. In addition to his wife, Kathryn, he is survived by his mother, Lula Capps; his brothers, Tommy Capps (Teresa), Marshall Capps, and Mitchell Capps (Edith); his sisters, Roberta Fischer (Kenneth), Linda Fisher, and Terri Nolting (Larry); his grandchildren, Reiana Hartharasinghe (Shahan), Madison Brendel (Eric), Connor Day (Chandra), Thurston Capps, and Walter Capps; and great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Creed, Wilder, and TJ; and sisters-in-law Janice Rosenburg and Anna Wiley. He also leaves behind many other relatives, shipmates, and friends who loved and respected him. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am Friday, July 11th, at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. The celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, with full military honors to follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude’s Hospital and Donate Life Missouri. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles

Jimmy Lee Capps

December 25, 1948 - June 26, 2025

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