David Brent Capps, 62, of Blount County, passed away on March 18, 2021 following an extended battle from complications related to COVID.

David was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Jones,  father Ralph Capps and step-father Richard McKeehan, son Ralph Lovell Capps II. He is survived by his loving wife Sandy Capps, son Brent Capps, step-son David Hammontree, half sisters Tanya Stinson and Gina Arnold, step sister Leigh Anne Jones, former spouse Suzi Capps, and his faithful red boned hound Nebo.

David served in the United States Navy for 22 years as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a flight engineer on the Lockheed P3 Orin Aircraft. The majority of his career he flew missions tracking soviet block submarines and later participated in drug interdiction operations and intercepted drug boats smuggling contraband into the United States.

Prior to and throughout the course of his 22 year career as a Navy flight engineer David worked as a paramedic. His calling into the EMS work force became his life's passion and led to his time as an instructor. He also served as youth minister and deacon at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. His incredible sense of humor and connection with the youth there led to relationships that followed him through the course of his life. David also coached football at First Coast High School. Upon his retirement in 2016 David enjoyed traveling with his wife Sandy and beloved dog Nebo. On any given fall Saturday you would find him tailgating and cheering on the Vols. David's wonderful zest for life and fun loving nature made an impact on everyone who met him, he will be sincerely missed.

Funeral service 8:00 PM Monday, March 22, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home Rev. David Blanton and Rev. Steve Mouzon officiating. Graveside service and interment 1:00 PM Tuesday at Campground United Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org