ALI - Michael Capers Ali, aka, Capers Michael Thompson, Jr., 67, passed away on March 15, 2019.  A native of Jacksonville, he attended the local public schools of Duval County, graduating from Stanton Senior High School – Class of 1969.  Furthering his education, he attended Bethune-Cookman University and later FCCJ, where he earned a certification in Welding.  Mr. Ali was employed by the Jacksonville Shipyard as a Welder, rendering a combined number of 20 years of dedicated service in his field.  He was predeceased by his father, Capers Michael Thompson, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Camilla Perkins Thompson; sister, Mrs. Muriel Thompson Watkins (Jay); brother, Reginald Thompson; aunts, Mrs. Lavinia Perkins Mathis and Ms. Dannette Perkins Robinson; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.