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Willie B Capps

Jul 13, 2025 | 11:45 AM

Willie B Capps, 86, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, July 12th, while in the company of family, at his residence.

Willie was born in Tompkinsville, KY on March 1, 1939, a son of the late Bertha (Daniels) and Tilda Tee Capps.

Willie married Barbara Jean Dyer, who preceded him in death February 22, 2007. He was a carpenter, raised up farming, loved to hunt and fish and one of his favorite things was cutting wood.

Willie is survived by two daughters, Wanda, wife of  Darrell Cawthorn, of Tompkinsville, KY; Connie, wife of  Timmy Jackson, of Fountain Run, KY; seven sons Norman Capps, of Tompkinsville, KY;  Ricky Capps, of Tompkinsville, KY;  Larry, husband of  Revonda Capps, of Tompkinsville, KY;  Lonnie, husband of  Merenda Capps, of Lafayette, TN;  Thomas Capps, of Smiths Grove, KY;  Michael, husband of  Niko Capps, of Tompkinsville, KY;  Kevin, husband of  Morgan Capps, of Whitleyville, TN.   He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, T.J., Nikki, Mickie, Eric, Kelsey, Josh, Monica, Johnny, Dixie, Justin, Logan, Katlynn, Katie, Amanda, Landon, Waylon, Emily, Allie, Hunter, Preston, Peyton, Hayden, Sadie, Owen & Abagail, several, great-grandchildren & many great-great-grandchildren.

His Parents, Tee & Bertha Capps, wife, Barbara Jean (Dyer) Capps, son, Jackie Capps, sister, Bonnie Anderson & brothers, Everett, James, Jesse, J.B., Allen & Mitchell preceded him in death.

Funeral Service will be held 1 PM on Tuesday, July 15th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY. Brother Jeremy Yokley will officiate.

Visitation will be held 4 PM to 8 PM on Monday, July 14th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY and 8 AM to 1 PM on Tuesday, July 15th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY.

Burial Bailey Cemetery Tompkinsville, KY.

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