Jerry Capers, 73, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fort Stockton.

Jerry was born on Feb. 8, 1950, in Monahans, Texas to S.T. and Reta Capers. Jerry worked for the sulfur plant in Pecos, Texas for 20 years until he retired and moved to Fort Stockton. In 1999 he went to work for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a maintenance supervisor for the Lynaugh unit. Jerry enjoyed wood working for most of his life.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Martha Capers of Fort Stockton; step-sons Kevin Weatherby and his wife Kammie of Kiowa, Colorado, and Jason Weatherby and his wife Marcie of Greenwood, Texas; brother Freddie Capers and his wife Terry of Fort Stockton; and sister-in-law Shirley Capers of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Jerry had seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, S.T. and Reta Capers; brother Roy Capers; his daughter Karen Capers-Clinton, and infant son, Matt.

The family would like to express their gratitude towards all of the friends, families, and associates that called to check on him and all of those that lifted him and his family in their prayers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fort Stockton or Save the Cowboy, POB 428, Kiowa, CO 80117.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.