Doston Reed Caplinger, age 94, passed away Thursday July 22, 2021 at NHC Healthcare of Smithville.

Mr. Caplinger was a member of Dale Ridge Baptist Church, served in the United States Air Force, and worked for many years with the Forestry Department and with his brother as a Mechanic.

He was born March 20, 1927 to his parents the late James Abraham Garfield and Lona Hill Caplinger. In addition to his parents he was preceded death by and infant son, James Reed Caplinger; brothers, Clarence, Charlie, Oble, Rayford, Monroe and Quentin Caplinger; sisters Ruth Sandlin, Elsie Caplinger, Ione Cantrell, and Geraldine Summers.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth McGuire Caplinger of Smithville; children, Randy (Karen) Caplinger, Darlene Caplinger, and Tony Caplinger all of Smithville; grandchildren, Shawn Caplinger, Cory Caplinger, Nicole (Chith “CT”) Tong; great-grandchildren, Pearce Tong and Paxton “Pax” Tong; special niece, Ms. Billie Woodside; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service was hedl Sunday, July 25, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie Kelly and Bro. Gary Caplinger officiating. Burial followed in Whorton Springs Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Shawn Caplinger, Glen Ferrell, Wayne Pack, Jimmy Pack, Ryan Hughes and Jeff Woodside.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 28, 2021