GEORGE SAPP

SAPP, GEORGE 84 - of Atlantic City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2012. George was born in Metter, GA, to Booker T. and Beulah Sapp. George lived in Chester, PA for several years where he worked for Scott Paper. He relocated to Atlantic City where he worked for Harry's Grocery Store and later had a store of his own. He later worked for Jack Soble Construction Co. and he joined Local 415. George helped to build many of the first casinos in Atlantic City and housing complexes throughout New Jersey. George's passion was fishing and he also loved playing cards and cookouts with family and friends. George was a true and loyal friend to many. He was predeceased by his parents, Booker T. and Beulah Sapp; daughter, Larue Baitty; granddaughter Jordan Danita Duncan; brothers, Ernest Taylor and Corker Sapp; sisters, Gincy Merriweather and Louise James; and his niece, Triphina Brown. Surviving are his loving wife and caretaker, Jean; his children, Carol Thomas (Timothy) of Hemet, CA, Francine Ramsey (Darryll) of Pleasantville, George Sapp, Jr. (Cheryl) of Sicklerville, Brian Brathwaite (Marsha) of Galloway, Mark Brathwaite (Tracy) of Mays Landing, Deanna Brathwaite of Pleasantville, and Latanya Brathwaite of Pleasantville; his stepchildren, Camille Williams (Ronald) of Hammonton, and Elizabeth Brown (William) of Sicklerville; twenty seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; his sister, Pearline Wilburn of Chester, PA; a favorite aunt, Malinda Stewart of Chester, PA; also a host of loving nieces and nephews, and Carmela Duncan of Egg Harbor and Bernard Brathwaite of Savannah, GA, who were like his children. Services will be held 11AM Saturday, January 28, 2012, at New Hope Baptist Church, 704 Lexington Avenue, Atlantic City, where viewing will be held from 9AM until 11AM. Burial will be in the Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer organization of your choice. Condolences may be left at www. greenidgefuneralhomes.com