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1923 - 2013
 Opal Scaggs Capper, 90, of Proctorville, Ohio, undisputed matriarch of the Capper family, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Midland Meadows, Ona, W.Va. She was born on July 4, 1923, daughter of the late Tom and Mary Scaggs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald O. Bud Capper and her son, Eddie A. Capper. Opal was a graduate of Windsor High School class of 1940, where she played basketball on a team that won the girls county basketball tournament and where she met her future husband, Bud. She worked briefly at the Huntington Dress Factory before marrying in 1943 and becoming a homemaker. She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Beulah Baptist Church and at First Baptist Church of Proctorville, where she was a member for 40 years. In her mid 40s she returned to Marshall University for 2 years to take education classes, at which she excelled. She then returned to work at Fairland East Elementary as a teachers aide, working primarily with Nancy Bane. She also tutored many elementary students in reading from her home. She was an avid reader and always encouraged others to read. She believed reading was the key to education and education the key to success. She was most proud that all of her 6 grandchildren graduated from college. Opal was preceded in death by siblings, Arlan Scaggs, Alta Dwight, Geneva Shepherd, John Scaggs and Sarah Etta Hatcher. She is survived by her son, Donald R. Donnie Capper of Proctorville; grandchildren, Sarah Capper and her husband Mohammed Farraj of Ramallah, Palestine, Joshua Jay Capper and his wife Julie of Tuscon, Az., Neil A. Capper of Proctorville, Ann Clark, and her husband Drew of Athalia, Alaine Purdum and her husband Corbin of Proctorville and Christin Capper of Cincinnati; her 4 great grandsons, Noah Capper , Mac Clark, Caiden Capper and Brooks Capper, her daughter in law, Susan Capper-Mannon and a sister Bobbie Capron of Ona. Funeral service will be held at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio 1 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013 with Pastor Jeff Black and Rev. Kevin Bloomfield officiating, preceded by visitation at 11am. Burial will follow the service at Perkins Ridge Cemetery, Willow Wood, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
tammy pike
tammy_pike83@yahoo.com
Monday September 2, 2013 at
1:06 PM
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i am praying for u and your family i am sorry to here about your loss may god been with u and your family
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Jan McCormick
Janmccormick5@g,mail.com
Sunday September 1, 2013 at
2:04 PM
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You never had to wonder what Opal was thinking. Loved that about her!! A full life well lived! Have good memories of her!! Never forget the afghan she made us! So glad Jay entered our life and we got to know the whole family even better!! Yeah for our humble beginnings and hometowns! Much love, Jan and Chick
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Erna Lett
Saturday August 31, 2013 at
6:04 PM
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Donnie you did a wonderful tribute to your Mother today. I am so pleased to have met Mrs. Capper and call her my friend. She is a most gracious lady. You and your wonderful family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ted and Friday Simpson
sdocfriday@aol.com
Saturday August 31, 2013 at
6:39 AM
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Donnie we are so sorry about the loss of your Mother. We understand the grief. We both lost our Mothers. If we can help please let us know.
Sincerely Ted & Friday
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Lucy Johnson
Friday August 30, 2013 at
3:16 PM
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Dear Donnie and kids,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was always sweet to me and a great model for your children. Will not be able to attend on Saturday, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucy Johnson
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Ed & Justine Beaver
Friday August 30, 2013 at
10:12 AM
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Opal was a wonderful mentor and friend. May God richly grace the Capper Family at this time. So sorry we can't be there. Always in our prayers.
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The Petrie Family
Friday August 30, 2013 at
6:17 AM
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Donnie:
Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Your mother had a beautiful life story and left an amazing legacy in the number of lives she touched through her work in education.
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Norma Hughes
nhughes127@yahoo.com
Thursday August 29, 2013 at
11:04 PM
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I will keep you and yours in my prayers. It is very hard to loose your mother. Norma Hughes, Retired Dispatcher OSP South Point
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Alicia Dennison
alicia.dennison@floridablue.com
Thursday August 29, 2013 at
3:38 PM
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Donnie, I'm sending my prayers and hugs to you at this time. You had a wonderful mother and you were blessed. She is resting in the arms of Jesus now.
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