Larry Caperton Obituary
We announce the death of Larry Caperton of Brandon, Mississippi, born in Louisville, Mississippi, who passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Larry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Caperton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Herbert Caperton and Elena Talbert Caperton; and his sisters, Peggy Stokes, Charlene Baggett and Carolyn Mills.
He is survived by: his wife Wanda Caperton; his children, Thad Caperton and Shelley Carr; his grandchildren, Sophie Iannelli and Cate Carr; and his children, Teresa Ingram, Carol Clark, Julie Mills, David Mills, Clinton Mills and Danny Mills.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ott & Lee Funeral Homes- Brandon (1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home (1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the Lakeland Place Memorial Park (6004 MS-25, Brandon, MS 39047).
In 2007, he was inducted into the Mississippi Private School Football Hall of Fame, a testament to his dedication and lasting contributions to the sports he loved.
