Jimmy Capps Death: Guitarist Jimmy Capps Dies At 81 - Lailasnews

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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.

Funeral details are not available at this time. This is a developing story. We will share updates when confirmed and released and as we learn more.

Please say a prayer for his grieving family and friends.

May Jimmy Capps soul rest in perfect peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathy during this difficult time.

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