Robert Wayne Capling, Sr.
December 4, 1944 – November 6, 2025
Robert Wayne Capling, Sr., age 80, of LaBelle, Florida, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2025.
Born on December 4, 1944, in Arcadia, Florida, Robert lived a full and meaningful life rooted in hard work, faith, and love for those around him.
He retired from Gerber Groves but could never sit still for long, continuing to stay busy at Capling Leveling. Robert was happiest outdoors—hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, whom he loved dearly. Known for his generosity and kind heart, he was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Robert was a faithful member of Bullpit Outreach Ministries.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye Capling. He is survived by his son, Wayne Capling (Barbara), and five daughters: Denise Harn (Wesley), Stacy Capling (Wesley), Jennifer Capling Hollingsworth, Pamela Capling, and Ashley Lavender (Matt), and Melissa Missildine (Charlie).
He was a proud grandfather to eleven grandchildren—Joshua Harn (Ashley), Reba Rauh, Gary Hollingsworth (Chelsea), Riley Kment, Kayden Capling, Brilyn Capling, Britten Williams, Maeley Lavender, Weston Lavender, Blake Missildine (Emily), and Brianna Missildine (Wyatt)—and great-grandfather to eight great-grandchildren—Hayden Harn, Paisley Harn, Leslie Bullard, Lita Bullard, Stetson Hollingsworth, Braelyn Hollingsworth, Charlie Grace Missildine, and Leighton Missildine.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 11 2025 with visitation at 10 am and funeral at 11 am, at the Bullpit Outreach Ministry in Fort Denaud, Florida (33935), with Pastor Mike MacDowell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bullpit Outreach Ministry to help share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Robert’s legacy of love, faith, and generosity will live on in all who were blessed to know him.
