Philip Carey Capo, 65, of Gainesville, FL was carried by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to his eternal rest, Oct 22, 2022. He was born October 19,1957 in Atlanta, GA to Joseph E. Capo and Beverley (Baxley) Capo.
He was raised, and attended schools in Dothan, AL until moving to Winter Park, FL where he graduated from high school in 1975. He joined the U S Air Force in 1976 and served as an Air Traffic Controller. Upon his completion of service in 1986, he continued his Air Traffic Control career working for the FAA and several contractors before resigning in 2022 in Gainesville, FL. He completed a Bachelor of Professional Aeronautics with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1984.
His greatest earthly concern was providing for his family, and maintaining his home and vehicles. However, he would often be found at a coffee shop, having conversations with his Christian brothers about the things of God, and occasionally at a private gun range practicing shooting skills. His greatest spiritual concern was ensuring the faithful preaching of God’s Word at Monteocha Baptist Church, his church home since 1994.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2018, and is survived by his mother, Beverley; his loving wife for over 41 years, Jenny Carol (Pearson) Capo; sons Brian (Tyler) Capo and Joseph Capo; daughters Cari Capo and Morgan (Chris) Hannah; brothers Joseph Andrew “Andy” Capo and David Rives Capo, sister Cheryl Elaine Capo; and four grandchildren.
The visitation will be held November 4, 2022 at 10 am with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 at Milam Funeral Home Chapel 311 S Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601. For those who wish, contributions may be made to Founders Ministries, P O Box 150193, Cape Coral FL 33915. Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361 www.milamfh.com
