George Anthony Captain, age 89, of Knoxville, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Panariti, Greece on June 28, 1932, and eventually immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1957. There he met and married his loving wife Vivian, of 63 years.
He moved his family to the United States and settled in Knoxville, TN in 1966 to assist in the family restaurant business, Sam & Andy’s. George spent his life working at the Roman Room of Sam & Andy’s Tennessean Diner on UT-Knoxville campus. He enjoyed serving all and worked tirelessly for his family. The restaurant grew to become an institution on campus and was written up in newspaper articles and magazines, including Southern Living.
In April 1997, George retired and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife and family. He took pride in his garden and home and enjoyed taking long walks. He was an active member at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Adonis and Maria Kapetanopoulos, as well brothers, Apostolis and Christos Kapetanopoulos all in Greece. He survived by his loving and devoted wife Vivian Captain; son, Dr. Anthony George Captain of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, Christian George and Loren Alyssa Captain; brother, John A Captain (Carol), Knoxville, TN; sister, Eleni Krithis (Andreas), Melbourne, Australia; sister, Tasia Tourlotos (Triantafillos), Melbourne, Australia; beloved godchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, George John Captain and Gus Captain.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 26th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, with Trisagion service immediately following; Rev. Fr. Anthony Stratis and Rev. Fr. Dionysios Lampropoulos officiating. Family and friends will then proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery following the Trisagion for interment at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Captain family.
