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Michael Sapp Obituary
Born on Jan. 2, 1950, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Earnie and Willivena Wethington Sapp.
Mike graduated from Casey County High School and received a bachelor's degree from Campbellsville College. In 1969, he began his career in the police force as a radio dispatcher then became an officer with the Campbellsville City Police, followed by the Taylor County Metro Police as a motorcycle officer. He then joined the Kentucky State Police. Mike retired from KSP in 2012 as a Lieutenant Colonel after over thirty-two dedicated years of service. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing, boating, and motorcycles. He was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 12, active with KSP Trooper Island, and enjoyed coaching basketball and baseball. Mike also helped to build the Knifley Fire Department where he was a volunteer firefighter.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Floyd Sapp of Knifley, who he wed on Jan. 22, 1972; two sons, Michael Ray Sapp of Danville and Matthew Ted (Jessica) Sapp of Danville; two grandsons, Tyler and Austin Sapp; two brothers, Douglas Earnie (Linda) Sapp of Clovis, New Mexico and Coakley Dean (Yvonne) Sapp of Danville; and two sisters, Elizabeth Ann (Quinton) Walls of Martinsville, Indiana and Nancy Lee (Dwight) Dearringer of Casey County.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Jimmy Dale Cox officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery with rites held by the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be members of the Kentucky State Police.
Honorary pallbearers will be his two grandsons, Tyler Sapp and Austin Sapp.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Trooper Island at P.O. Box 473, Albany, KY 42602 In Memory of Michael Ray Sapp.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
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Steve Wright, KSP Ret.
November 26, 2021
Mike was one of the best I worked with over the years. He was a great guy and a great friend. He was a great visionary and helped progress the State Police during his tenure. He will be missed. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.
Jeffrey Combs
November 23, 2021
Mr. Sapp was my coach and scout master. He was such a positive influence on all of us in Knifley who didnt have much. We have lost him and Mr. Baker this year, and both were such great men.
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