Item 8.01. Other Events Capital Southwest Corporation is sorry to announce that William R. Thomas passed away on September 23, 2008. Mr. Thomas joined Capital Southwest in 1962 and served as the company's president from 1980 until his retirement on July 16, 2007. He was named chairman of the board in 1982 and continued on as a director upon his retirement. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) None. (b) None. (c) None. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release dated September 24, 2008 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: September 24, 2008 By: /s/ Gary L. Martin ------------------- Name: Gary L. Martin Title: President and Chairman </TEXT> </DOCUMENT>