Perry L. Sapp, Jr., age 59, passed away Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 at his home in Port Wentworth.
A native of Savannah, Perry was born on November 1st, 1956 to Perry L. Sapp, Sr. and Betty Louise Morris Sapp. Perry was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served as a Corpsman during the Vietnam era for four years and then continued his service in the Naval Reserve. Perry later worked in maintenance at the old Chatham County Jail before retiring with a medical disability.
An avid collector, Perry was fascinated by anything nautical, antique “talking machines” and the 78 RPM records that they played, matchbook covers, antique toys, and several other things. He was also an ardent fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
He was a member of the IBEW Local #508, Chapter 671 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Legion Post 135.
Preceded in death by his father, his mother, and his daddy James C. Sapp, and his beloved sister Julie Sapp Reynolds, Perry is survived by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Ellen Neesmith Sapp of Port Wentworth; his daughter Michelle Laurente of Santa Ysabel, California; sons, Michael J. Sapp (Lindsay) of Savannah and James L. Garland of Garden City; a brother, Terry “Denny” Sapp (Gail) of Eastanollee, Georgia; two sisters, Barbara “Bobbie” Souls (Kenny) of Faulkville and Ruby Sapp of Rincon; brother-in-law Sam Reynolds of Bloomingdale; granddaughter, Hannah Marlow of Garden City; several very special nieces and nephews.
Perry was greatly loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Port Wentworth Alliance Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 1st, at 10:00 A.M. in the Port Wentworth Alliance Church, The Reverend John Smith officiating. Interment: 12:00 P.M. in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers for the service are Sam Reynolds, Kenny Souls, Jimmy Garland, Walter Sapp, Sr., Daniel Morgan, Lamar Parrish, and Ike Marchant. Honorary Pallbearers will be his fellow members of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Joseph Mitchler
In the short time I knew him, I want to say Perry was not a shy man and made me proud to be in his company. He was a staunch supporter of the Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 671 Poppy Drives. He really loved doing it and would volunteer for all day if allowed. He loved and respected his wife and showed it everywhere he went. He will be missed. May God Bless The Family
Shelia
My prayers for your family, may God bring only the peace that he can give to each of you at this time in your lives. God’s love and mine sharing in you loss. Love Shelia Lowe
Jinny Russell
Perry was one of the greatest men I know , He was so proud to be a veteran loved his country and continued to support it by volunteering and always helping in any way that he can . He loved people and loved talking to any one that would just sit and listen . I got the pleasure of having lunch with him just a month ago and it’s a moment I will never forget! He will be sadly missed and never forgotten , Prayers and thaughts for all of the family but rest easy he went to be with his Momma and Daddy and loving sister and we can only wait until we see them all again and it will be a glorious Day in the name of Jesus and Amen!
Faye & Ronnie Sanders
Dear Barbara, Kenny & all the Sapp’s Family,
We’re very sorry to hear about your brother passed away. Our thoughts & prayers goes out to all. Heaven has gained another Angel he received a beautiful wings so he’s freely flying around along with Julie & parent. God Bless you & all!
Love in Christ,
Faye & Ronnie Sanders
Nudgie Harden
I am so sorry to hear this. I have such fond memories of the entire Sapp family. My love goes out to all of you at this time of loss.
Julie Marchant Hargreaves
Perry will be missed by his wife and children so much. But he will be forever remembered as a kind, loving man to all.
Carol McGee
My condolence to Perry’s family and children. Michelle and Michael, my heart and thoughts are with you both and the rest of Perry’s close friends, family and 508 brothers.
Ann Perkins Smith
So sorry for your loss. He was a sweet man. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of the family…
Warren 'Doc' Domingo (HM1/USN/RET)
My deepest condolences to Perry Sapp’s Family.
As a former Hospital Corpsman, it is always heart breaking to hear a fellow Corpsman has been relieved of his watch. Fair winds and following seas, Doc Sapp.
Dean
Dear Sapp family and friends,
I can only tell this the way it happened, the first time I met Doc Perry just a few years ago. The door to our company opens and the first thing I hear is, “WHO’S THE DAM MARINE IN HERE?!” Lol!
It was great. Perry was great. I feel blessed to have gotten to know him. Marines love their Doc’s.
Rest easy, Doc.
Semper Fidelis