Jerrell Thomas Caple of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 3, 1942 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Radford and Anna Lee Mooney Caple. He was a 1960 graduate of Sheridan High School and had served in the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed being on his tractor, bush hogging, and mowing, working in his shop, or watching the deer in the backyard.

Mr. Caple died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 78.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Caple, Pete Caple, Jody Caple and Don Caple; brothers-in-law, Marion Posey, John Posey, David Posey: niece, Jennifer Caple and nephew, Mike Felts.

Survivors include his wife and best friend of 52 years, Betty Posey Caple; sons, Elvis Caple and Ronnie Caple, Juan (Lynn) Caple all of Sheridan; brother, Clayton (Carolyn) Caple of East End; sister, Joyce Felts of Sheridan; sisters-in-law, Sue Caple of Sheridan, Bernice Posey Robson of Booneville, Ann Posey of Pelham, Alabama; 2 special grandchildren, Colton and Cassidy Caple and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Bro. DeHaan Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jason Winston, David Posey, Todd Williams, Dexter Lunsford, Anthony Dulin and Jerry Windham.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.

Due to Covid 19, face masks and social distancing are required.