Danny J. Capps, 64, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:48 am March 19, 2021 at his residence in Mount Vernon. He was born June 18, 1956 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Dorothy Colene Capps.

Danny is survived by his fiancée, Connie Pickles of Mount Vernon, Illinois; sons, Christopher Capps, Danny Ray Capps; siblings, Donna Phelps and husband, David of Mount Vernon, Illinois; Randy Smith and wife, Kim of Herculaneum, Missouri, Darla Henry and special friend, Leroy Stewart of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Karen Fitzpatrick of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Kevin Scott and special friend, Shannon King of Mount Vernon, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

Danny was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Colene (Capps) Davis; grandparents, Lela and Elmer Capps; and cousins, Phillip Mahan, Charlie Karch, and Rhonda Holland. Danny dearly loved and was devoted to his fiancée. They went on several road trips together, anywhere but Kentucky. Danny was a loving man and will be dearly missed by his family.

A Visitation will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Danny’s honor to American Cancer Association.

Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.