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176 Gospel and Baptist Temple Road, Claxton, GA 30417
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Homer Sapp Obituary
DAISY: Homer Sapp, 83, passed away August 27, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Evans County and lived most of his life in Daisy. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church and served as fire chief for Daisy fire Department and volunteered with the Claxton Fire Department for a number of years. Homer served on the city council of Daisy for several terms. He also worked as a lineman for Utilities Inc.
He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Sapp, parents, James Wiley and Allie Mae Sapp, and brother, James Sapp.
SURVIVORS: wife, Gynette Sapp of Daisy, Ga.; son, Patrick (Melissa McDaniel) Sapp of Daisy, Ga.; daughter, Melissa (Job) Gutierrez of Daisy, Ga.; brothers, Brookie (Debbie)Sapp of Claxton, Ga., JW (Anna Dean) Sapp of Brunswick, Ga. and Johnny Sapp of Claxton, Ga., sister, Ruby Joyner of Bulloch County; eight grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 A.M. at Gospel Baptist Church.
FUNERAL: Friday, August 29, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Gospel Baptist Church.
BURIAL: DeLoach Church Cemetery
REMEMBRANCES: Gospel Baptist Church,176 Gospel Baptist Temple Rd., Claxton, Ga., 30417 or Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoe St. Statesboro, Ga., 30458
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Upcoming Events
Aug
29
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
Gospel Baptist Church
176 Gospel and Baptist Temple Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Send FlowersAug
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Gospel Baptist Church
176 Gospel and Baptist Temple Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Send FlowersServices provided by
Mellie NeSmith Funeral HomeOnly 51 minutes left for delivery to next service.