Felix R, Sapp, of Knoxville TN, and formally of New Orleans, LA died Tuesday afternoon, January, 23, 2018 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was a native of Lyons, Georgia and was the son of the late Thomas Henry and
Marie Powell Sapp. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Clifton Sapp and his granddaughter, Gwyn McCollister.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of New Orleans where he was an usher for 45 years, He was associated with SERCO in Hammond, LA as plant Manager for 50 years, until his retirement.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and J.R. Keylon of Lenoir City TN; one grandson and his wife, Steve and Alicia McCollister Of Sevierville TN; two great-granddaughters; Kendyl and Keiby McCollister; one sister-in-law, Maebell Sapp of Lyons; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Lyons City Cemetery with Reverend Dannie Williams officiating. There will be no formal visitation.
The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church of New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124.
Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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