Roderick Glenn Caples

Roderick Glenn Caples was born on March 22, 1962, in Laurel, MS, to Vertye Watts and James Brown. He was raised in Gulfport, MS by his mom and dad, Malcolm Caples. Affectionately known as “Rod Glenn”, “Cape”, ”Rod”, “Pops”, “Papaw”, and “Roger", he passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

Roderick was a proud graduate of Gulfport High School, Class of 1980, where he excelled in football, track, and basketball. In track, he recorded a time of 9.5 seconds in the 100-yard dash, and his mile relay team held a record that lasted for 15 years. On the football field, he was a member of the 1977 State Championship team. His athletic accomplishments earned him a football scholarship to Jackson State University and an induction into the Gulfport High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. From 1980 - 1984, he played for the Tigers and was a two-year starter at defensive back.

Roderick earned a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Jackson State in 1984. He furthered his education with a Master of Counseling from Amberton University in 2016; alongside numerous certifications, including Anger Resolution and TX Counseling on Family Violence.

Professionally, Roderick dedicated his life to service. He worked at Job Corp (Gulfport, MS), Dallas Police Department, Collin County Adult Probation, Job Corp (McKinney, TX), Transicare, and Dallas County Health and Human Services - Communicable Diseases.

For the last 20 years, Roderick worked with the City of Dallas, helping the homeless secure housing assistance and social security benefits. Additionally, he owned CAPE (Creating Alternative Pathway Education) Services, where he was a state-certified provider of the Batterers Intervention & Prevention Program (BIPP) and Anger Management Program. His work, which was also his ministry, impacted countless lives, especially through his efforts to promote non-violence and personal accountability.

Roderick was baptized at an early age at St. John Baptist Church, Gulfport, MS. He was deeply involved in his community and church until his death. A member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Richardson, TX, since 1985, he served in various ministries, including the Male Chorus, Sunday School, Ministry of Hope, Audio-Visual Ministry, Youth Department, and Safety and Security Team. He was also a life member of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association (JSUNAA) and a member of the local Dallas-Fort Worth JSUNAA. Many regarded him as a surrogate father, always ready to help guide the youth in his community. He also coached Little League football and basketball for some years and opened his home for many kids to stay with his family in their time of need.

A man of many interests, Roderick loved helping others, spending time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, watching sports, and especially cheering for his beloved JSU Tigers and Las Vegas Raiders. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, wisdom, kindness, and deep love for his family.

Roderick was preceded in death by his parents, Vertye and Malcolm Caples; his father, James Brown; his son, Roderick Harrien; and his brother, Michael Easterling. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Phyllis Monique Caples; his children, Santana Dickens, Triheria Cole, Philliph Caples, and Monique Raquel Caples; his bonus mother, Ella Brown; his in-laws, Rev. Carl Z. Jones and Marjorie Jones; his siblings, Cleophus Brown, Cecilia Brown, Cassandra Payton, Charmain Atmore, Nina Ladner, Alice Warren, Anita Harris, and bonus brother, Kevin Mason; his in-law siblings, Carl Anthony (Carla) Jones, Secola Edwards, Marcia Jones, Idreaka McEwen, Marcus Jones and Kerry (Nikkia) Jones; his God-siblings, Craig (Tameka) Watts and Kenya Thomas; his special sons, Anteon Jones, Marlon Foster and Derrick Northington; his best friends, Michael Carter, Kelvin Jefferson, and Clarzell Gilleylen; 11 cherished grandchildren; and a host of aunts, cousins, relatives, and friends who will forever hold his memory in their hearts.

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