Charlie Capps

Charles Wilson Capps, Jr. (January 1, 1925 – December 25, 2009) was a Mississippi politician and legislator.

For the rugby player, see Charlie Capps (rugby union).

Charlie Capps
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 28th district
In office
January 1972 – June 30, 2005
Preceded byDana Moore
Succeeded byDavid Norquist
Personal details
Born
Charles Wilson Capps, Jr.

(1925-01-01)January 1, 1925
Merigold, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 25, 2009(2009-12-25) (aged 84)
Cleveland, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Allen Hobbs
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

He was sheriff of Bolivar County, Mississippi in 1964. From 1972 until 2005, he was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.[1][2]

References
  1. Lovelady, Nicklaus (December 27, 2009). "Former legislative giant Capps dies at 84". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  2. Associated Press (December 26, 2009). "Charles Capps Jr., served in Mississippi House from 1972-2005; Bolivar Co. sheriff in 1964". WREG News Channel 3. Retrieved December 28, 2009.


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