Jack Elias Capps
Jack Elias Capps, 94, of League City, Texas died at home on January 1, 2026. He was born September 3, 1931, in Conway, South Carolina to parents, the late Jesse and Blanche Capps.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carmen Capps, and four sisters, Hazel Burnett, Nancy Clark, Margaret McClendon, all of North Carolina, and Cindy Pitt of California.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jessie Capps, son Kris Shewmake (Denise) and six grandchildren, Michael Shewmake (Monica), Connor Miller (Jonathan), Christian Shewmake, Anna Shewmake, Ali Shewmake, and Steven Udo, and one great-granddaughter, Sofia Shewmake.
Jack joined the Air Force after High School until 1958 and then received an Industrial Engineer Degree from North Carolina State University. His first job was with Western Electric, and then with N.A.S.A. from 1963-1974 in Houston in the Energy Systems Division and the Power Division, then from1974-1986 at JSC-Downey Space Shuttle Program at Rockwell in Downey, California. After taking early retirement from N.A.S.A., Jack got a real estate license and began a “second career/hobby” in real estate, acquiring mobile home parks, storage facilities, and other properties.
Jack was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
His funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 am at Crowder Funeral Home 1645 E. Main Street, League City, Texas 77573. Entombment will be at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster Texas .
Jack is a firecracker and has always been an example of self-discipline, sacrifice, and devotion to others. I say is because I have no doubt that wherever he is now, he’s already setting the pace—staying on top of his food order, his exercise regimen, and his unmistakable zest for life.
I hope that someday I will live with the same energy, purpose, and integrity that he did every day. I’m thankful everyday to be lucky enough to be his granddaughter and to have existed in his orbit.
All my love to Jack and Jessie.