Middleton, Tennessee, With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Grady “W.G.” Capshaw, Jr., age 81, of Middleton, Tennessee. W.G. departed this life peacefully on the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him.
Born on February 9, 1944, in Lagrange, Tennessee, W.G. was the son of the late William G. Capshaw, Sr. and Mary Lou Gatewood Capshaw. He was raised in the Rogers Springs community, where he developed the strong values and work ethic that would carry him throughout his life. A proud graduate of Middleton High School and Memphis State University, W.G. went on to serve his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Army.
W.G. spent over three decades in Memphis, where he built a successful career in government and commercial vehicle fleet sales and leasing. He also ventured into the culinary world, co-owning a restaurant for six years. In 2005, after becoming disabled, he returned to Middleton to care for his widowed mother—a role he embraced with quiet strength and unwavering devotion.
A man of faith, W.G. was a Baptist and a dedicated genealogist. He found great joy in tracing his family lineage back to their arrival in America in 1674, a passion that connected him deeply with his heritage and history.
W.G. is survived by his son, Matthew; his grandson, Casey; his brothers, Donald Capshaw (Alayne) and Jeffery Capshaw; his sister, Patricia Cruse (James); and a special friend, Cody Davis. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his daughter, Tracy.
William Grady Capshaw, Jr. will be remembered for his loyalty, his quiet strength, and his deep commitment to family. His memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched throughout his life.
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