Lawrence B. Sappington

Lawrence B. Sappington obituary

Lawrence B. Sappington

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Lawrence Sappington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Mar. 7, 2026.
Lawrence B. Sappington, affectionately known as Larry, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 6, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1957 to the late Wilson and Helen Sappington. Larry is the beloved husband of 27 years to Debbie Sappington (nee Hoyt); cherished step father of Jill Brennan and Richard Gohlinghorst; devoted Pop Pop of Peter and Joseph; dear brother of Jim Sappington, Mike Sappington, and Sandra Michaels; also survived by other loving relatives and a host of friends.

A memorial gathering will be held at Connelly Funeral Home of Essex on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12pm – 6pm with a memorial service beginning at 6pm. Interment is private.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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Mar

14

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex

300 Mace Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.