Joseph Elwood Capel Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Elwood Capel, Sr of Grasonville received his angel wings on February 14, 2021 at 61 years old. He was born on November 3, 1959, in Chestertown, MD to James F. Capel and Marie A. Jewel, who then later moved to Grasonville, MD. Growing up in Grasonville for most of his life, Joe worked for QA County Roads Dept, before going to work for MD Environmental Services. He moved on to work for Purdy’s Pools, and thereafter worked for Wagman, where he retired in 2017 to fight his battle against Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Joe survived and conquered the cancer and was in remission since December 2017. Joe manifested many passions, loves, and interests throughout his life. His legacy is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Marcy (Parlett) Capel; sons Joseph Capel Jr., Daniel Parlett; daughters Rachel Hines (Derrick); Alexis Capel (Nate McNeill); Theressa Hoskins (Mitchell), his adopted family, Tiffany and Katie Trudeau, and seven grandchildren, Leah, Alicia, Isabella, Maui, Brandt, Briayna, and Brynn. He is further survived by his two sisters Shirley and Betty, his three brothers Jimmy, Johnny, and Jesse (Tracy), many nieces and nephews, fellow ‘Kingsman’, and several close friends, also considered family. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sisters Barbara Ann, and Virginia Roof. Joe loved riding his motorcycle and horses and had owned several during the years. He loved watching movies and the History channel. He was a quiet man that had an infectious laugh and smile. He loved spending time with his family including his Kingsman brothers. He will be missed by so many and has left a hole in everyone’s heart that knew him. Visitation will be held at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chester, MD from 2pm-4pm on February 27, 2021 followed by a private family service that will be available for viewing by live stream. A celebration of life will be held at the Queenstown Moose Lodge after services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Leukemia Lymphoma Society P.O. Box 22470 New York, NY 10087-2446 Memo: Joe Capel/MWOY

Joseph Elwood Capel Sr.

November 3, 1959 - February 14, 2021