Tony Capps

He was a veteran, having served in Vietnam from 1966-1968 in Special Forces. He owned and operated Tony’s Auto Care and in 1998 he married his wife, Mary Lou, and joined her Civil War uniform and equipment business, Crescent City Sutler. He loved NASCAR and has a collection of muscle cars that he restored. Everyone loved Tony and he loved his family.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jesse Stamper.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Mary Lou Capps; step-daughters, Melissa Schlachter and Christie (Brian) Adcock; daughter, Sarah (Zeb) Watts; grandchildren, Payton, Emma, and Abby Tucker, Cameron, Caleb, and Bree Adcock, and Presley Watts; siblings, R. T. (Linda) Stamper, Ruth Ferguson, Jamie (Monte) Martin, Ann (Gary) Bynum, Cher Crouch, James (Nancy) Capps, Becky (Norman) Griffith, Roy (Gwenn) Stamper, Jr., and Barbie (Doug) Coffey; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2015, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor Monte Martin, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family gives a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice for your excellent care and heartfelt concern.

Tony and Mary Lou are avid animal lovers, therefore, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to It Takes a Village Canine Rescue, 1417 North Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.