Jerry B. Capron

November 7, 1938 - October 12, 2018

Jerry Benton Capron, age 79 years, a resident of Cypress, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, October 12, 2018, at 1:45 PM at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jerry was born November 7, 1938 in Cypress. He was the youngest of six children born to Archie and Dessie (McCoy) Capron. On November 23, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Ritchey in Corinth, Mississippi. She survives. Jerry is also survived by: 3 children – Sheila Merideth of Vienna, Scott (LaRay) Capron and Alan (Marcy) Capron all of Cypress; 7 grandchildren – Jerrett (Candi) Merideth, Ashley Merideth, Jaron Willis, Jamie Willis, Jennifer Capron, Jesse Capron, and Colton Capron; 4 great grandchildren – Becca Morgan, Saige Merideth, Avery Merideth, and Eva Capron; a brother – George “Pat” (Karen) Capron of Cypress; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by: an infant daughter – Cheryl Capron, 3 sisters – Joyce Humphrey, Donna Canada, and Mary Helen Capron; and a brother – Archie Gene Capron. As a young man, Jerry was employed by H&K Trucking in White Hill. He later was employed as a food delivery truck driver at the Elgin State Hospital and as an assembler at the Illinois Tool Works, Inc. also located in Elgin. Following the family’s return to Southern Illinois, Jerry worked for a period of time at Florsheim Shoe Manufacturing in Anna. He worked for 30 years as a rock crusher operator at the quarry at White Hill prior to his retirement. Jerry enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, camping with family and friends, and tinkering on all types of mechanical devices. He attended the Church of Christ. A graveside service honoring the life of Jerry Capron will be conducted Monday morning, October 15, 2018, at 11 AM at the Cypress Cemetery, 5847 State Route 37 South, Cypress, Illinois. Pastor Kenny Baker will officiate. Those attending the service are asked to gather at the cemetery at 10:45 AM Monday. In accordance with Jerry’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995.