Russell James Sapp of Huntingtown, MD, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
Some lives speak quietly; his is one such story.
Some people pass through; others leave a path.
Russell James Sapp
Wednesday, December 26, 1951 - Saturday, April 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and great love that we mourn the passing of Russell James Sapp, age 74, of Huntingtown, MD, a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, who left us peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Washington Hospital Center.
Born in Millen, GA, on December 26, 1951, to Roy Sapp and Rosa Mae Williams Sapp Kea, Russell approached life with equal parts determination, humor, and a knack for turning ideas into reality. Whether building a business, negotiating a deal, or hunting and fishing with the boys, he did it all with confidence – and usually a well-timed joke. Above all else, he was deeply dedicated to his family. Russell showed love not just through words, but through action: providing, guiding, and occasionally offering unsolicited (but often correct) advice. Family gatherings were never short on laughter, storytelling, or spirited debates that Russell fully intended to win. He built not just a business, but a legacy of hard work and resilience – proving that success and humor are not mutually exclusive.
Russell is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Robey Sapp, sons, Russell "Joey" Sapp of Huntingtown, MD and Jeffery "Jeff" Sapp (Amber) of St. Leonard, MD, grandson, Silas "Spud" Sapp of Huntingtown, MD, brothers, Richard Sapp (Frankie) of Keysville, GA, Robert Sapp (Donna) of Millen, GA, and Randy Sapp (Lou Ann) of Pensacola, FL, sister, Runnette Sapp Smith of Millen, GA, sister-in-law, Kay Sapp of Warwick, GA, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Sapp, mother, Rosa Mae Williams Sapp Kea, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Irene Robey, brothers, Roy Sapp, Raymond Sapp, and Ruwis Sapp, brother-in-law, Eddie Smith and sister-in-law, Carolyn Sapp.
A memorial visitation will be held at Rausch Funeral Home, at 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The family invites all who knew him to join them in honoring his life and legacy.
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