Arthur Franklin Capps
October 23, 1927 - November 29, 2020
Arthur F. Capps, 93, of Winchester died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Art was born, Oct. 23, 1927, near Nebo, the son of McKinley and Edna Hoaglin Capps. He married Betty Ann Yelm, Feb. 8, 1948, in Winchester. Betty preceded him in death, June 6, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Chris (Sid) Landon of Lake Forrest, CA and Debbie Watkins of Winchester; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Bob Capps and two great granddaughters, Kelsey Piper and Myla Watkins. Art was a WWII Navy veteran. He was employed as an auto mechanic for many years. Art retired from the Winchester school district where he drove bus and taught auto mechanics. The joy of his life was going to Steak and Shake every morning to have breakfast with friends. He enjoyed taking Bob’s Camaro to local car shows. A “special little man” in Art’s life was Tyler Andrews whom he loved with all his heart. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at the Winchester City Cemetery. The Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is overseeing the arrangements.
Arthur F. Capps, 93, of Winchester died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Art was born, Oct. 23, 1927, near Nebo, the son of McKinley and Edna Hoaglin Capps. He married Betty Ann Yelm, Feb. 8, 1948, in Winchester.... View Obituary & Service Information