of Jonesboro, AR
February 19, 1932 - March 23, 2017
Herschel Ray Caples, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bono, February 19, 1932 to Bearl and Effie Caples.
Through the years he worked at several Ford Dealerships and for over 20 years owned his own business, Jonesboro Auto Service. He was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church, a lifetime member of the VFW and served in the Army during the Korean War. Herschel enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball, NASCAR Racing, NBA, NFL and traveling with an RV Group. He also spent time drinking coffee with his buddies, Mel, Pat and Jim.
Preceding Mr. Caples in death are his parents; first wife, Vauda Baugh Caples; one grandson, Kevin Wayne Gibson; one great grandson, Logan Ray Gibson; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife Anita Michael Caples of the home; a daughter, Jan (Allen) Biggers; a step daughter, Jerilyn Bowman; two grandchildren, Jordan Miller and Mallory Gibson Bennett; a great grandchild, Shawna Gibson; three great great grandchildren Gavin and Karson Reeves and Braxten Bennett; two brothers, Wayne (Emma) Caples of Rogersville, Missouri and Bearl (Dorothy) Caples, Jr. of Linsey, Texas; four sisters, Mildred Holt of Jonesboro, Norma (Bob) Cole of Wright City, Missouri, June (Leon) Hamilton of Bono; Shirley (Frank) Piker of Kansas City, Missouri.
Funeral services are Monday, March 27, at 11:00am at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Kenneth Winningham, Dean Williams and Kerry Caples. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery. Pallbearers include Lynn Whitehurst, Blane Caples, Greg Caples, Kelly Caples, Roger Englert, Drew Nadzam and Tom Snyder. Honorary bearers are Jim Ezell, Mel Downun, Pat Gray, Gene Martin Joe Barker, Rick Caples, Kenny Wayman and special honorary bearer, Gavin Reeves.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday from 5:30pm '''' 8:00pm.
The family wishes to express special thanks to caregivers, Tammy, Donna, Marsha, Donna and Shirley.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers to consider making memorials to MD Anderson, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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8 Condolence(s)
Shawn Brewer
Monday, March 27, 2017
Jerilyn
thinking of you and your family.....
Linda Gipson
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Anita, my heart goes out to you, Hon. I have so many great memories of fun times spent with y'all ! Herschel was a very special man, full of love that he didn't mind sharing and making us feel special, too. I know the loss and emptiness you will feel in the days to comes. My prayer for you is that you will feel God's arms around you as He holds you close, and comforts you as only He can. Give all the family my sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Love you, Linda
Alvin and Wanda Biggers
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Herschel was a fine man. Loved getting to meet with him when he came to MD Anderson for his treatments.
Wish all family and friends well through services and days to follow.
Devin Caples
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Rest in peace Herschel. You will be greatly missed by all your family and friends.
Ron & Vicki Baugh
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Jan, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers..
Jimmy Williams
Saturday, March 25, 2017
We didn't know Herschel for long but we will miss him. We thought of both of you often even though we didn't see you or talk to you very much! Thank you for all you did for our family. We love you!
van & linda sawyer
Saturday, March 25, 2017
so sorry for your loss
Joan and Charles Gammon
Friday, March 24, 2017
Jan and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Prayers for you all.