Charles Wilson Capps, Jr. (January 1, 1925 – December 25, 2009) was a Mississippi politician and legislator.
Charlie Capps | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
In office January 1972 – June 30, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Dana Moore |
Succeeded by | David Norquist |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Wilson Capps, Jr. January 1, 1925 Merigold, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | December 25, 2009 Cleveland, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 84)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Allen Hobbs |
Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World 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
edit- ^ Lovelady, Nicklaus (December 27, 2009). "Former legislative giant Capps dies at 84". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved December 28, 2009. [dead link ]
- ^ 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. [dead link ]