Rufus Wayne Capps, 78, of Nebo, Ky. formerly of Sullivan, IN. passed away on July 25, 2011 at the Saint Louis Veterans Center in Saint Louis, Ky.

He was born on April 25, 1933 in Hopkins County, Ky. to the late Wille Timmons Capps and Jesse Caps. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving in the Korean war. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was a teacher teaching in the Kentucky and Indiana area and enjoyed teaching history. Rufus liked to meet people and tell interesting stories. He was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Nebo.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Capps.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years Nancy Jane Capps; three sons, Mark Capps, Michael Capps, and Daniel Capps; two sisters, Betty Egbert and Linda Siria; a brother, Robert Capps; four granddaughters; a grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

There will be no visitation. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.