Read Bruce Matthew Caperton's Obituary & Leave Condolences

In memory of

Bruce Matthew Caperton

Green Cove Springs, FL, USA

January 24, 1957 - July 22, 2019

Jan 24, 1957 - Jul 22, 2019

In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to Education for Bruce's Grandchildren.

Learn more & give
Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Photo

Bruce Matthew Caperton was born on January 24,1957, to Allen T. Caperton, Jr. (dec.) and Betty Jean Richardson (dec.) in Rochester, NY. As a child, his family moved to Kingsport, TN, where he attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University. He went on to graduate from the Southern College of Optometry in 1986 and proudly practiced as an optometrist in Jacksonville, FL, for 33 years.

Bruce was known to all in his field as a kind, caring and compassionate doctor. So much so, that he was voted NE Florida's Optometrist of the Year in 2011. He was also one of the first optometrists in the state of Florida to be awarded full hospital privileges to treat his patients and was recognized by the American Optometric Association for his contributions in both ocular science and degenerative vision impairments.

Above all of his professional achievements, however, what Bruce valued most was his family. He was a proud father to his three children, Shennah Barbara (Caperton) Beardsley of VA, Summer Jeanne (Caperton) Clements of VA, and Matthew Allen Caperton of FL, as well as grandpa “B.B.” to his three amazing grandchildren, Layton Brooke Clements, Finley Haven Clements and Ava Sinclair Beardsley (whom he loved with all of his heart). In addition to his children, their spouses and his granddaughters, he is survived by his brother, David Caperton of TN, the mother of his children, Susanne Roessler-Gaynor, and many endearing nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He was a man who was loved by all and could lift the spirits of an entire room with his laughter and smile. He will be deeply missed.

Bruce’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Episcopal Church of our Savior in Mandarin, FL (date and time still pending). His ashes are to be divided amongst his three children and will be scattered at a later date according to his wishes.

Order a beautiful PDF you can print and save or share.

Get the PDF

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.

Please consider a donation to Education for Bruce's Grandchildren.

$5,000

goal

2.5 %

Learn more & give