Bishop Richard

J. Sapp

Born on January 27, 1936, Bishop Richard J. Sapp was called upon by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to come home on January 28, 2025. He was 89 years old and is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Louise Sapp, his four children, Patty Gray (El), Elizabeth Musick, Sidney Sapp (Dana), and Denise Giles. Eight grandchildren, Terrell (Sylvia), Teresa (Paul), Shana (Mike), Misty, Daniel (Andrea), Kayla (Kevin), Hope (Josh), Scott (Stacy). Fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Spending almost his whole life in the service of others, he was a master mechanic, master fisherman, and was called into the service of God in 1965. Working for the Church of God he pastored in Patten, GA, Pavo, GA, Sylvania, GA, Bonifay, FL, Greenville, FL, Gibsonton, FL, and San Mateo, FL, where he served our Lord for 37 years becoming a Bishop and the district overseer for 15 years. Finally retiring in 2012, evangelizing for a few more years before becoming disabled. Living life as a fisherman and a Fisher of Men, leading souls to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A Funeral Service will be held at The Refuge of Hope on Friday - January 31, 2025 at 11:00 am with Pastor David Douglas and Pastor Bonnie McCoy officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at The Refuge of Hope from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.