Clemon T. Capps, 84, born in Castle, OK Oct. 24, 1926 to Olin J. and Mattie E. (Robinson) Capps . Passed away April 11, 2011 at his home in Choctaw, OK after a lengthy illness.

Married Nadine McClure June 23, 1949. Born to them two sons, Brian and Roy. Graduated from Cromwell High School as Valedictorian in 1944 and then attended Coyne Electrical School the summer of 1944 in Chicago and Hadley Vocational in St. Louis. Joined the US Navy in 1945 serving aboard the USS Kwajalein, discharged June 23, 1946. Attended I.C.S. Industrial taking electronic courses for 2 years in 1956. Worked for OG&E from 1948-1987 retiring as a designer, after hours at OG&E he taught Red Cross and Defensive Driving. He became a member of Toastmasters to overcome his fear of public speaking. On Jan. 29, 1956 he was baptized (his Christian birth), living a Christian life and teaching others became his passion. He taught privately & publicly. He taught a Neighborhood Bible Class in one home each week for eight years. He loved the Church. He received Teacher of the Year Award in 1969. Served as a Deacon and Elder in his church. He loved being with family and friends and could enjoy a good joke. He built the granddaughters a playhouse and grandsons a tree house. He took the grandchildren to the top of a high hill on his four-wheeler for their private picnics. He taught them to drive the four-wheeler and the car, he also took them to get their driver's license. He made large flower beds and enjoyed the beautiful flowers and challenging the squirrels. His cruise to Alaska was a highlight of his life.

Survived by his wife of 61 years, Nadine, two sons, Brian and (Linda G.) Roy and (Linda R.), four grandchildren, Josh Capps , Amanda (Justin) Madison, Misty and Mikaela Capps , two step granddaughters, Sheila (Scott) Coontz and Shelly (Troy) Starks, two great granddaughters , Taylor and Shyanne Madison, ten step great grandchildren, Rylee, Mackanna, Kacie, Mack, Brandon, Cody and Ryan Coontz, Kourtni Martin, Kelson Halli and Hayden Starks, sister, Ruby (Milford) Morris, brother, Joe (Mary) Capps , sister-in-law, Ilene Deweese, brother-in-law, Vernon (Maurine) McClure, six loving nieces and five nephews.

Preceded in death by both parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, John & Bessie McClure, one brother-in-law, Marvin Deweese and one nephew, Robert Deweese. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Southwest Church of Christ, 3031 SW 104, Okla. City, OK. Thanks to Hospice Quality Care nurses and staff. In lieu of flowers you may contribute to: In Search of The Lord's Way, Edmond, OK.