Carl
Carl R. Caperton
Carl passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Ely Manor in Allegan.
He was born May 23, 1936 in Manila, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Mittie (Willbanks) Caperton. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at Plainwell Paper until it closed and at Upjohn as a boiler plant operator for 26 years until his retirement in 1998.
Carl enjoyed working and fixing things at his church, around his house and for his friends and family. Carl loved spending time with his family especially his grandson. On June 24, 1966 at First Baptist Church of Otsego, he married Shirley Laughlin who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Cheryl Lynn Caperton- McEwen and grandson, James McEwen II both of Otsego; sisters Joan Romans of Arkansas and Yvonne Clay of Texas; nephew, Dan Lott of Martin along with several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Marion Schultz; sisters, Robbie Floyd and Ruth Lott and many extended family members and friends.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Carl’s life will take place at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Carl may be made to First Baptist Church of Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Kelley Dendel
March 30, 2020 at 11:38 am
Cheryl, I am so sorry! Your dad was such a great guy ! I loved chatting with him at the ball fields when the boys played in Alamo.
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Cheryl McEwen
April 1, 2020 at 12:55 pm
Thank you Kelly!!
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Lynette McPherson
March 30, 2020 at 11:46 am
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Shirley, Cheryl & James.
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Thank you Lynette
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Kim Rayburn
March 30, 2020 at 6:05 pm
So sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl and your family.
Hugs and love,
Kim and Wayne
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Michele Pulver
March 30, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Shirley, Cheryl, and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss of Carl. There are no words . . . Praying for the Holy Spirit to flood in and surround you with peace and comfort during these difficult hours and days ahead.
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 7:58 pm
Thank you Michele
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Ruby and Jeremy Rogers
March 30, 2020 at 8:23 pm
Shirley and cheryl- we are rejoicing of Carl’s life and his legacy of loving God and his family strong. We know he is no longer suffering and is with our Lord and savior.
We will remember meeting him the first time when we bought your mom’s house and the last thing he did was fix the little white fence for us and it’s still standing.
We love you guys and are in our prayers at this time.
You guys did amazing work for your husband and dad and first the Lord. Thank you for being a testimony. ❤
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Thank Ruby & Jeremy
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Debbie Rysenga
March 31, 2020 at 11:53 am
Cheryl and James sorry for your loss. I am sure he is Happy for getting to be with God
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Sharon Groenewold
March 31, 2020 at 11:53 am
I all so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Carl was a great man and will be missed by many. But you can take great comfort in knowing that now he can see Jesus! Love you Shirley!
Rob and Sharon Groenewold
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Thank you. Rob & Sharon
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Lynne Cook
March 31, 2020 at 12:01 pm
Shirley, Cheryl, and James——my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carl had such a servants heart. He is not suffering anymore, he is with our Lord.
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Laurie
March 31, 2020 at 12:25 pm
Shirley and Cheryl and James so sorry for your loss. He is now with the Lord and healed of all afflictions . He was a wonderful man a hard worker and love the church. I am so glad I got to know you and Carl.
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Nancy Warner
March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Quiet confidence. A man who deeply loved God . A strong family man, who loved and served his family, but also his church, his neighbors…and by extension, the world. I thank God for every remembrance of him and thank God for the imprint he and you, Shirley made on my life…both as a teen and later in ministry.
You race was well done, my friend! Enter into the joy of our Lord.
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:01 pm
Thank you Nancy
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Julie Guthrie
March 31, 2020 at 1:22 pm
May your family find peace and comfort during this time. Keeping you in my prayers
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McEwen
March 31, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Cheryl and family sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family love Aunt Dianne and Uncle Floyd
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Connie Lavender
March 31, 2020 at 2:45 pm
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Shirley. but am very thankful he’s in heaven celebrating in Christs’ presence. I always enjoyed talking with Carl and know he will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs.
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Thank you Connie
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Lori Time\ Beason
March 31, 2020 at 6:52 pm
Shirley and Cheryl,
We are so sorry to hear of Carl’s death. He was a very special guy. He was always willing to fix things for us and make anything I needed for Vacation Bible School. I always knew I could count on Carl to help me out with any wood project.
What a kind, willing, and giving man. I know he is so happy to be in heaven and be able to see again, but I also know that it hurts to not have him in your lives here on earth. Both you, Shirley and Carl are special people in our lives. Thank you for always being good to our kids. Shirley, they will always remember how you always had M & Ms that you lovingly shared with them. You both are true servants of God. Our love goes out to you and Cheryl,
Lori and Pastor Tim,
Sarah and Daniel Beason
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:03 pm
Thank you Lori & Tim
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Barbara Hill
April 1, 2020 at 11:33 am
Sorry for your loss. Carl is is rejoicing with the Lord and no longer in pain. May you (Shirley) , Cheryl, and James take comfort knowing he is with the Lord.
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Thank you Barb
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Jan Brown Pearson
April 1, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Oh Shirley, I’m sending you my love and prayers too. May you find sweet comfort in our Lord and Savior. Your husband is free and rejoicing with his Savior!!
Love , Jan (Brown) Pearson and Steve
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Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Thank you Jan
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Leilanii Gruber
April 4, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Shirley dear Shirley, words just can’t say how sad I feel for you, but glad knowing you will see him again. I’ve been praying for you. We know the Lord will give you peace and comfort. Know that you are loved by your friends and family and they will be there when you are in need.God bless you dear friend, state safe. It was a pleasure going to Church with you all our growing up years and then some.
God be with you
Leilanii
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Pastor Jones and Nancy
April 4, 2020 at 9:41 pm
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing, Praying for you, Shirley and Cheryl.
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Laird and Mary Cunningham
April 9, 2020 at 1:45 pm
So sorry for your loss.
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He was born May 23, 1936 in Manila, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Mittie (Willbanks) Caperton. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at Plainwell Paper until it closed and at Upjohn as a boiler plant operator for 26 years until his retirement in 1998.
Carl enjoyed working and fixing things at his church, around his house and for his friends and family. Carl loved spending time with his family especially his grandson. On June 24, 1966 at First Baptist Church of Otsego, he married Shirley Laughlin who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Cheryl Lynn Caperton- McEwen and grandson, James McEwen II both of Otsego; sisters Joan Romans of Arkansas and Yvonne Clay of Texas; nephew, Dan Lott of Martin along with several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Marion Schultz; sisters, Robbie Floyd and Ruth Lott and many extended family members and friends.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Carl’s life will take place at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Carl may be made to First Baptist Church of Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Carl R. Caperton
Condolence Messages
Kelley Dendel
March 30, 2020 at 11:38 am
Cheryl, I am so sorry! Your dad was such a great guy ! I loved chatting with him at the ball fields when the boys played in Alamo.
Reply
Cheryl McEwen
April 1, 2020 at 12:55 pm
Thank you Kelly!!
Reply
Lynette McPherson
March 30, 2020 at 11:46 am
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Shirley, Cheryl & James.
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Thank you Lynette
Reply
Kim Rayburn
March 30, 2020 at 6:05 pm
So sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl and your family.
Hugs and love,
Kim and Wayne
Reply
Michele Pulver
March 30, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Shirley, Cheryl, and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss of Carl. There are no words . . . Praying for the Holy Spirit to flood in and surround you with peace and comfort during these difficult hours and days ahead.
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 7:58 pm
Thank you Michele
Reply
Ruby and Jeremy Rogers
March 30, 2020 at 8:23 pm
Shirley and cheryl- we are rejoicing of Carl’s life and his legacy of loving God and his family strong. We know he is no longer suffering and is with our Lord and savior.
We will remember meeting him the first time when we bought your mom’s house and the last thing he did was fix the little white fence for us and it’s still standing.
We love you guys and are in our prayers at this time.
You guys did amazing work for your husband and dad and first the Lord. Thank you for being a testimony. ❤
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Thank Ruby & Jeremy
Reply
Debbie Rysenga
March 31, 2020 at 11:53 am
Cheryl and James sorry for your loss. I am sure he is Happy for getting to be with God
Reply
Sharon Groenewold
March 31, 2020 at 11:53 am
I all so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Carl was a great man and will be missed by many. But you can take great comfort in knowing that now he can see Jesus! Love you Shirley!
Rob and Sharon Groenewold
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Thank you. Rob & Sharon
Reply
Lynne Cook
March 31, 2020 at 12:01 pm
Shirley, Cheryl, and James——my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carl had such a servants heart. He is not suffering anymore, he is with our Lord.
Reply
Laurie
March 31, 2020 at 12:25 pm
Shirley and Cheryl and James so sorry for your loss. He is now with the Lord and healed of all afflictions . He was a wonderful man a hard worker and love the church. I am so glad I got to know you and Carl.
Reply
Nancy Warner
March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Quiet confidence. A man who deeply loved God . A strong family man, who loved and served his family, but also his church, his neighbors…and by extension, the world. I thank God for every remembrance of him and thank God for the imprint he and you, Shirley made on my life…both as a teen and later in ministry.
You race was well done, my friend! Enter into the joy of our Lord.
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:01 pm
Thank you Nancy
Reply
Julie Guthrie
March 31, 2020 at 1:22 pm
May your family find peace and comfort during this time. Keeping you in my prayers
Reply
McEwen
March 31, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Cheryl and family sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family love Aunt Dianne and Uncle Floyd
Reply
Connie Lavender
March 31, 2020 at 2:45 pm
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Shirley. but am very thankful he’s in heaven celebrating in Christs’ presence. I always enjoyed talking with Carl and know he will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs.
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Thank you Connie
Reply
Lori Time\ Beason
March 31, 2020 at 6:52 pm
Shirley and Cheryl,
We are so sorry to hear of Carl’s death. He was a very special guy. He was always willing to fix things for us and make anything I needed for Vacation Bible School. I always knew I could count on Carl to help me out with any wood project.
What a kind, willing, and giving man. I know he is so happy to be in heaven and be able to see again, but I also know that it hurts to not have him in your lives here on earth. Both you, Shirley and Carl are special people in our lives. Thank you for always being good to our kids. Shirley, they will always remember how you always had M & Ms that you lovingly shared with them. You both are true servants of God. Our love goes out to you and Cheryl,
Lori and Pastor Tim,
Sarah and Daniel Beason
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:03 pm
Thank you Lori & Tim
Reply
Barbara Hill
April 1, 2020 at 11:33 am
Sorry for your loss. Carl is is rejoicing with the Lord and no longer in pain. May you (Shirley) , Cheryl, and James take comfort knowing he is with the Lord.
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Thank you Barb
Reply
Jan Brown Pearson
April 1, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Oh Shirley, I’m sending you my love and prayers too. May you find sweet comfort in our Lord and Savior. Your husband is free and rejoicing with his Savior!!
Love , Jan (Brown) Pearson and Steve
Reply
Shirley Caperton
April 2, 2020 at 8:04 pm
Thank you Jan
Reply
Leilanii Gruber
April 4, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Shirley dear Shirley, words just can’t say how sad I feel for you, but glad knowing you will see him again. I’ve been praying for you. We know the Lord will give you peace and comfort. Know that you are loved by your friends and family and they will be there when you are in need.God bless you dear friend, state safe. It was a pleasure going to Church with you all our growing up years and then some.
God be with you
Leilanii
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Pastor Jones and Nancy
April 4, 2020 at 9:41 pm
So sorry to hear of Carl’s passing, Praying for you, Shirley and Cheryl.
Reply
Laird and Mary Cunningham
April 9, 2020 at 1:45 pm
So sorry for your loss.
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