Obituary for Paul Lavon Capers
Paul Lavon Capers was born November 19, 1967 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Ollie Leon and Maggie Ann Capers.
Paul was educated in the Duval County public school system in Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated from William M. Raines High School in 1986. He was employed at NAS Jax for many years.
Paul started working at NAS Jax on June 17,1985 as a student on the work study program in the (NARF) Naval Air Rework Facility as a Sheet Metal Helper until present as a Production Specialist (Supervisor) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast.
Paul was a very active member of the William M. Raines Class of 1986 reunion committee. He was the Treasurer and did anything they needed him to do. Paul loved his classmates. They were like family to him. Paul was very active in the community. He loved working with the children. Paul volunteered at Hammond Park for over 10 years as a Head Coach for many T-ball, baseball, and football youth teams. He was the Vice President of The Forty & Older Club, a Non-Profit Organization, where he was very active in doing community work supporting the kids and families in the Duval county area. They hosted annual events such as Easter Bashes, Back to School Drives, Movie Nights, Thanksgiving Food Drives, Christmas Toy give-aways, and many other events. Paul was the owner of PK Entertainment and had recently began a new business venture of PK Cakes and more. Paul was an advocate supporter of campaigning in the community to get others to exercise their voting rights. If you knew Paul, you knew his heart was for the people.
Family and friends described Paul as a sweet, kind, big hearted, loving, and devoted individual. On Sunday, August 16, 2020, after fulfilling his purpose on Earth, God called Paul to eternal rest. Paul’s legacy is one of love and compassion with kindness to all. To God Be The Glory!!!
Leaving to cherish his memory are: Fiancée: Sherica Bennett-Prince; four children: LaTasha M. Capers, LaTrelle S. Capers, Paul L. (Danielle) Capers Jr., and Zion Prince; five amazing grandsons: Frederick Mitchell, David Layne Jr., Davion Layne, TaVouris Wade Jr., and Tyrell Hicks; eight siblings: Barbara Lawhorn Arnold of Atlanta, GA, Robert (Crystal) Lawhorn Sr., Richard (Rhona) Capers Sr. of Augusta GA, Paula (Tommie) Dingle Sr., Juliette Kimbrough, Carlton Lawhorn, Sherria (Derrick) Conner of Atlanta, GA, and Michael December; nieces and nephews: Richard (Giuli) Capers Jr, Brandon Turner, Andre Kimbrough Jr., Renae (Damon) Brown, Tommie (Monique) Dingle Jr., Travell Dingle, Victoria Lawhorn, Robert Lawhorn Jr., Dontrell Wilson; aunt: Ella Mae Dove; uncles: Robert Harrington Sr., Jesse Harrington, and Charles Harrington; Godchildren: Roderick Billingslea Jr., and Aajah Harvey; sisters/classmates: Chandra Cook Copeland, Danita Andrews Hurst, and Karen Gibbs McQueen; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The funeral service for Paul Lavon Capers will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at the Faust Temple Church Of God In Christ 3328 Moncrief Road Jacksonville, Florida 32209. The visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 28th, 2020 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden 4315 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234
Paul was educated in the Duval County public school system in Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated from William M. Raines High School in 1986. He was employed at NAS Jax for many years.
Paul started working at NAS Jax on June 17,1985 as a student on the work study program in the (NARF) Naval Air Rework Facility as a Sheet Metal Helper until present as a Production Specialist (Supervisor) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast.
Paul was a very active member of the William M. Raines Class of 1986 reunion committee. He was the Treasurer and did anything they needed him to do. Paul loved his classmates. They were like family to him. Paul was very active in the community. He loved working with the children. Paul volunteered at Hammond Park for over 10 years as a Head Coach for many T-ball, baseball, and football youth teams. He was the Vice President of The Forty & Older Club, a Non-Profit Organization, where he was very active in doing community work supporting the kids and families in the Duval county area. They hosted annual events such as Easter Bashes, Back to School Drives, Movie Nights, Thanksgiving Food Drives, Christmas Toy give-aways, and many other events. Paul was the owner of PK Entertainment and had recently began a new business venture of PK Cakes and more. Paul was an advocate supporter of campaigning in the community to get others to exercise their voting rights. If you knew Paul, you knew his heart was for the people.
Family and friends described Paul as a sweet, kind, big hearted, loving, and devoted individual. On Sunday, August 16, 2020, after fulfilling his purpose on Earth, God called Paul to eternal rest. Paul’s legacy is one of love and compassion with kindness to all. To God Be The Glory!!!
Leaving to cherish his memory are: Fiancée: Sherica Bennett-Prince; four children: LaTasha M. Capers, LaTrelle S. Capers, Paul L. (Danielle) Capers Jr., and Zion Prince; five amazing grandsons: Frederick Mitchell, David Layne Jr., Davion Layne, TaVouris Wade Jr., and Tyrell Hicks; eight siblings: Barbara Lawhorn Arnold of Atlanta, GA, Robert (Crystal) Lawhorn Sr., Richard (Rhona) Capers Sr. of Augusta GA, Paula (Tommie) Dingle Sr., Juliette Kimbrough, Carlton Lawhorn, Sherria (Derrick) Conner of Atlanta, GA, and Michael December; nieces and nephews: Richard (Giuli) Capers Jr, Brandon Turner, Andre Kimbrough Jr., Renae (Damon) Brown, Tommie (Monique) Dingle Jr., Travell Dingle, Victoria Lawhorn, Robert Lawhorn Jr., Dontrell Wilson; aunt: Ella Mae Dove; uncles: Robert Harrington Sr., Jesse Harrington, and Charles Harrington; Godchildren: Roderick Billingslea Jr., and Aajah Harvey; sisters/classmates: Chandra Cook Copeland, Danita Andrews Hurst, and Karen Gibbs McQueen; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The funeral service for Paul Lavon Capers will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at the Faust Temple Church Of God In Christ 3328 Moncrief Road Jacksonville, Florida 32209. The visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 28th, 2020 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden 4315 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234