Christopher Blane Capps, 92 - Marietta

Christopher Blane Capps, 92, of Marietta, husband of the late Alma Winfred Jones Capps, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Mountain Home Health & Rehab.

Born in Greenville County, SC, he was a son of the late William Hosea and Lucy Jane Bane Capps. Mr. Capps served in the South Pacific as a Seabee in the US Navy during WWII; he was a member of the Ebenezer Masonic Lodge #101; he retired after 44 years from the J.P. Stevens Slater Plant and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Surviving are 4 children, Sharon Capps, Shirley Wilmot and husband Richard, William B. Capps and Gary L. Capps and wife Dale; 5 grandchildren, Lee Addington, Scott Addington, Gary Capps, Jr., Christopher Capps and Stephanie Riggins; 5 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren and a special friend Keith Crane.

In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a daughter, Lois Capps and 2 brothers, Harold & Joseph B. Capps.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Saturday morning at The Howze Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. View Memorial park.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:30 Saturday at the mortuary prior to the service.

His daughter would like to thank the staff at Mountain Home Health & Rehab in Hendersonville, NC for the loving care and compassion shown Mr. Capps while he was in their care.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, is in charge of arrangements.