Jarvis Capps

Mr. Jarvis Ray Capps, beloved husband and father, passed away at Magnolia Manor in Rock Hill on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Jarvis was 84.

The family will receive extended family and friends from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy York, SC. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. 

Jarvis was born on January 4th, 1940, in Wilson, North Carolina. He retired in 2013 after a long and dedicated career including numerous positions such as: teacher, trainer, manager, mechanic, and truck driver. At a young age, Jarvis served in the US Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. 

Jarvis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sara Dixon Capps. Additionally, he is survived by his children, Steven Michael Capps (Brenda) and Susan Elizabeth Capps Townsend; his grandson, Ryan Capps (Sarah); and his great grandchildren, Luke and Ella Grace Capps. He is also survived by his brother Charles Capps (Wanda) and his sister, Ruth Frady (Ted); his brother in law and sister in law, Bert and Karen Dixon; and his sister in law, Doris Cheek; along with many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Jarvis will also be missed and loved by Brenda and Dale Fisher, and their children, Greg and Clif. 

Memorials may be made to Operation Christmas Child/The Greatest Journey which spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children around the globe. Jarvis brought his children up to love and respect Jesus and wanted his legacy to extend to spreading the Gospel to many other children worldwide. Memorials may be made at the following link:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/jarvis-capps-rock-hill-sc/.  The link will posted below in the "Donations Section".

Additionally, checks may be mailed to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607. Please note “Jarvis Capps” on the memo line.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home of York, South Carolina is serving the Capps family.

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