James Earl “Jim” Capps, 83, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 11:10 A.M. at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born June 6, 1933 in rural Franklin County, Illinois, the son of Guy Andrew and Myrna Gwendolyn (Page) Capps. He married Mary Ellen (Yearwood) Capps on October 24, 1956 in Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage. It was Jim’s wish that he be cremated. A memorial service will be held Friday, Janaury 6, 2017 at 10 :00 A.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Merle Fullerton officiating. Burial will be at New Shiloh Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois at a later date. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.   For those who wish, memorials may be given to the New Shiloh Cemetery Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.