Graydon L. Capps' Obituary
Decatur – Graydon L. “Cappy” Capps, 82 of Decatur, IL, passed away on December 16th at 11:53am at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur IL.
Graydon was born November 10, 1935, in Atwood Illinois, the son of John Capps and Frances (Catlin) Traxler. He married Judith (Hall), October 27, 1957. Graydon was a proud veteran of the US Army, retired from A.E. Staley and served as Senior Vice Commander of the Macon County Honor Guard. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Chapter #24 and American Legion Post #105.
He is survived by his wife Judy; two sons: Tony (Stephanie), and Jeff both of Decatur, IL; 4 grandchildren, Lindsey (Andrew), Kolbey, Alyssa (Dylan), Marisa, Zachary, and Zoe; 4 great grandchildren, Bradey, Hayden, Mackenzie and Ava; and his sister Darlene (Ed Osgood) and brother David Traxler (Mary). He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to express a thank you to Heartland Manor Care of Decatur for their tender and loving care of Graydon.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Services to celebrate Graydon’s life will be 11 AM, Thursday, December 21, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hammond Cemetery, Hammond, Illinois. Memorials can be directed to the Macon County Honor Guard.
The family of Graydon L. “Cappy” Capps is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video Tribute for Graydon L. “Cappy” Capps: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/H5BTBJRS7J83HX5X
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