Renowned and celebrated guitarist Jimmy Capps died June 1, 2020. He was only 81 years old.
The devastating news that Jimmy Capps has passed away was announced in a statement by the Oak Ridge Boys that read:
We lost a dear friend last night … legendary guitarist Jimmy Capps went home … this is another loss that is so hard to process … the heavenly choir has gained one of the finest players to ever play … and quite frankly one of the finest men to ever live #JIMMYCAPPS
Jimmy Capps had just turned 81 years old six days before his death, on May 25th, 2020.
His wife, Michele Voans Capps had celebrated her husband Jimmy and thanked friends, loved ones and well-wishers for their birthday wishes with a statement on Facebook that read:
WE ARE SO BLESSED – We share the same Birthday, we are always together, no matter work or play.
I’ll never forget when just as friends in Merit Studio one day, Jimmy asked me “When is your birthday?”
I said, “May 25th” – he said, “So is mine!” I said, “Aww, you’re lyin!” Lol! He wasn’t! 😊
All these years later, and we are Blessed to spend our Birthdays TOGETHER.
I Love you, Jimmy Capps, and I know you love me too, you show me in so many ways. ❤️
I meant to post earlier today, but I’m slow! Lol!Thanks to everyone for the WONDERFUL Birthday wishes, we love and appreciate you all! (The accompanying song is our friend Billy Yates, singing his beautiful song, “My Infinite Love” ❤️❤️❤️) Billy Yates
I’m a little late, but we wanted to thank everyone for your sweet birthday wishes for us!
We are Blessed to share a birthday, and to have the BEST, SWEETEST FRIENDS! We’ve been reading them together, and it brings us lots of smiles!
God Bless you all, we love ya’ll! ❤️😊❤️
(Thanks to our friend Guy Gilchrist for posting his “Lucy” picture for me! That would be Jimmy playing and singing for tips for his Birthday! 😁) ❤️❤️❤️
To hear of Jimmy Capps death today, six days later, is just crushing.
Jimmy Capps death, obituary, funeral arrangement:
Guitarist Jimmy Capps was a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame who played on such timeless country songs as Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and George Strait’s “Amarillo by Morning.”
He was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, playing lead guitar in the house band.
Capps made his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage with the Louvins, performing their murder ballad “Knoxville Girl,” and became an Opry member in 1959. He joined the Opry house band in 1967, playing lead guitar behind the radio show’s guest artists every week up until his death.
Capps began playing guitar when he was 12.
In 2012, he was spotlighted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as a “Nashville Cat” and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014
At this time, details about Jimmy Capps cause of death, how Jimmy Capps died are not public.
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May Jimmy Capps soul rest in perfect peace.
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My heart is broken💔💔💔💔💔 for a long long time, I have really enjoyed listening to Jimmy’s great music on Larry’s Country Diner as well as the Country’s Family Reunion. Being born and raised in North Carolina just as my former husband was, I have always wondered if they were kin. Only 25-50 miles apart. R.I.P. Jimmy, you sure were a great musician and I know that I, along with all Country music fans will certainly miss your music. Love and prayers for your family🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Our hearts are heavy for mommy’s family and friends. We always enjoyed hearing him play. We enjoyed watching him on Larry’s country diner. We’re praying for all the folks and friends grieving. God bless you Michelle and family. Love and many prayers to each of you.
I met jimmy on a country diner cruise. He was always so polite and professional. He will certainly be missed.
I can’t imagine a Country music show without Jimmy Capps, R.I.P. Jimmy, u will be missed, prayers will be with Michelle.
I was just saddened when hearing of the passing of Jimmy Capps. My heart and prayers goes out to Michele and His Family. R.I.P. Your being missed.
Sincere sympathy to Michele and Jimmys family! We met them last year and they both are dear people. So glad that we got to meet them, but are heart sick over Jimmy! Love and hugs to you all!
R. I. P. Jimmy Capps. The best guitar player now joined up with many greats. Chet, Merle, Glenn, and too many others taken too soon. We will all miss you Jimmy.
Prayers for Michelle and family. Jimmy was a great man and musician. He will be greatly missed.
My condolences and sympathy go out to Michele and all of Jimmy Capps family. Super Talent and no-one in Nashville was nicer, kinder, or more sincere. He played on my C.D. and I was honored and grateful to get to know the famous Jimmy Capps (my Hero !!).
Will miss you on Larry’s Country Diner and Country Family Reunion, loved to hear you play. My sympathies to Michele and the rest of your family. May you rest in peace. So sad to hear of your passing.
It is like a member of my family that has gone on to Glory.. My love and prayers go out to Michele and the three sons and all the family. He was a great man . Kind to everyone. Heaven is sweeter now, and I hope he meets my husband in Heaven.
larrys country diner andfamily reunion will not be the same without jimmy.will mishim and his talent god bless his family
My heart is saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Although I never met Jimmy in person, but am a devoted fan from the very first time on Larry’s Country Diner. He was by far the best guitarist I’ve ever heard. He had a beautiful unique and tasteful style of playing. My will be greatly missed by many. Michelle, my heart goes out to you. I lost my wonderful husband on June 20, 2007 and I can honestly say my life changed forever. My best friend left without saying goodbye. He was only 54 years old. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
He was such a great man and he was so talented. We will miss him very much.
Such a gentle talented man. I loved watching him play on Larry’s country diner and country family reunion. In fact I’m watching him right now, on tv, playing as Marty Robbins son sings. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for peace and comfort for his dear family.
Rex LaLonde
August 2, 2020
Learned of Jimmy Capps death last night while watching Larry’s Country Diner. What a
reunion he is having now with the many he played for that have passed before him.
Going to miss him greatly. Love and prayers to Michele and family.
Hello sorry to hear Jimmy passed I’m just a fan of country music and Jimmy was just a classy man who could play a guitar like no other may God bless him and his family God has a new angel with a steel guitar may God bless us all. Long live country music.