Celebrating the life of
Irvin J. Sapp
May 17, 1924 - December 10, 2010
SAVANNAH - Irvin James Sapp, Sr., 86, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on May 17 1924 in Wayne County, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Anna B. Sapp, of Madray Springs, GA, and one brother, John E. Sapp, of Marietta, GA.
A Navy veteran of World War II he was wounded at Tarawa. He was a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN. and was a past President of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers from 1981-1982. He was also a member of the Lions Eye Bank and was an eye enucleationist from the beginning of the program. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church where he served on the board of Deacons, taught Sunday School and served on the board of Ushers.
He began his career as a Mortician at Rinehart and Sons in Jesup, GA and then moved to Hinesville, GA where he was employed by Carter Funeral Home. In September 1952, he joined the staff of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors and enjoyed 50 years of service before retiring in 2002.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leona Tyre Sapp, of Savannah, one daughter, Cassandra Bonner Dave, four sons, Irvin J. Sapp, Jr. Becky, Stephen A. Sapp, Sr. Phyllis Ann, Larry E. Sapp Kimberly, and Jody L. Sapp Deirdre. He is also survived by two sisters, Lois Hettich John, and Frances Shupe Larry, three brothers, Ernest E. Sapp Jeanette H. Luverne Sapp Frances, and Jimmy R. Sapp Opal, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Southside Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends in Jesup at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
Burial will follow in the Jesup City Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31406, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I pray that all hearts and lives affected will be comforted.
- Nancy Sapp, Smyrna, GA, GA
May all the comfort Mr. Sapp shared with so many families and especially mine over the years be returned to his family in the coming days and weeks ahead.
- Lori DeWitt Hecker, Savannah, GA
Irvin was a kind and gentle man and I always looked forward to seeing him because his trademark greeting was always a warm smile and a good word. It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him in many, many services through the years. God's blessings to you.
- Rev. Bill Gardner, Savannah, GA
Sapp Family: Mr. Irvin was a saint on earth to me. Thirty yuears ago my father died..and Mr. Irvin was right there to help me prepare my father.I like sooo many people are very blessed to have called Mr. Irvin a friend. I know he has received his angel wings. If you need to talk to him..look stright up to Heaven.
- ed thompson, sylvania, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. John, Kelly, and Seth
- John Lammons, Savannah, GA
I pray that all hearts and lives affected will be comforted.
- Nancy Sapp, Smyrna, GA, GA
May all the comfort Mr. Sapp shared with so many families and especially mine over the years be returned to his family in the coming days and weeks ahead.
- Lori DeWitt Hecker, Savannah, GA
Irvin was a kind and gentle man and I always looked forward to seeing him because his trademark greeting was always a warm smile and a good word. It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him in many, many services through the years. God's blessings to you.
- Rev. Bill Gardner, Savannah, GA
Sapp Family: Mr. Irvin was a saint on earth to me. Thirty yuears ago my father died..and Mr. Irvin was right there to help me prepare my father.I like sooo many people are very blessed to have called Mr. Irvin a friend. I know he has received his angel wings. If you need to talk to him..look stright up to Heaven.
- ed thompson, sylvania, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. John, Kelly, and Seth
- John Lammons, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
