Terry Franklin Sapp
Jesup—Terry Franklin Sapp, 62, died peacefully on March 20, 2023, at home in the arms of his loving wife after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on Aug. 27, 1960 in Jesup to the late Albert Lewis and Mattie Horton Sapp. He began to learn the value of hard work at a young age by working with his father in the family painting and construction business. After graduating from Wayne County High School in 1978, he continued his employment with his father, building houses and painting for several other local contractors.
In 1990 he began a second career with the Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, where he worked in the maintenance department as a paint foreman until his retirement in 2013. While working at the prison, he continued his painting business in his spare time, and after retirement, he began painting again full-time under a new business name, All About Paint. He was well-known for his painting ability, and his attention to detail was second to none. He loved his family and worked hard to ensure that they were well taken care of.
He loved the Lord and trusted Jesus to be his strength when times were tough. He was raised in Bethlehem Baptist Church and was saved at Hickory Street Church of God in 1990. He was a member of Jesup Church of God for many years, he served on the Pastor’s Councila and as an usher, and also taught adult sunday school for many years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and running. He participated in numerous 5K runs and ran 3 miles per day six days a week. He rose early in the morning every day to read the Bible and spend time in prayer.
He was also skilled in the kitchen. He enjoyed cooking and had perfected a recipe for an old-fashioned Southern chocolate layer cake.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Michael Lewis Sapp, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Angela “Angie” Thompson Sapp of Jesup; a son, Andrew Lewis (Haley) Sapp of Birmingham, Alabama; two granddaughters lovingly referred to as “his two queens,” Eliana and Juliette; a brother, Gregory (Jessica) Sapp of Garner, North Carolina; two aunts; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended-family members.
Funeral services were held March 22 at Jesup Church of God with pastors, Scott Hatten and Andrew Sapp, officiating.
Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jody Thompson, Jonathan Thompson, Ronnie Ogden, Larry Sapp, Aaron Moncrief and Jim Pulos. Honorary pallbearers were Carey Hodges, Carl Rozier, Deen Westberry, Barry Brannen, Mark Westberry, Don Kelly, Denise Hockensmith, Shakira McGauley, Sarah Thompson, Krissy Rooks, Myron Anderson, Jennifer Reeder, David Barwick, Greg Sparks, Jimmy Hinson, Brenda Bacon, Mary James and Sonya Lee.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Silas Moxley
Jesup—Silas Moxley, 83, of Jesup died at home on March 20, 2023, surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice.
The Emmanuel County native had lived in Wayne County for the last 75 years. He attended Old Bethel Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years, during which he was stationed in Germany. He retired from ITT Rayonier as a shift maintenance foreman in 2000 and was a master welder.
Lovingly known as “Silo the Great” to his family and friends, he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and he knew the Altamaha River like the back of his hand.
His favorite pastime was spending time with those he loved, whom he referred to as “the best family in the world.” He often told them the two most important things in life are God and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Moxley and Eva Byrd, and his grandson, Travis Moxley.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Anna Lee Crosby Moxley; his sons, George (Debbie) Moxley, Greg (Robin) Moxley and Wayne (Melissa) Moxley, all of Jesup; his daughter, Sissy (Gutt) May of Jesup; his grandchildren, Kacee (Wesley) Surface, Little Greg Moxley, Breezy Moxley, Zac (Grace) Moxley, Allie (Grayson) Thomas, Madison Moxley, Kadie Moxley, Dustin Moxley, Cort and Charli May; great-grandchildren, Breyden, Brody, Brookeston, Walker and Tate; step great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Dewey; two sisters, Eloise (Durwood) Stanfield of Jesup and Valerie Deloach ofClaxton; two brothers, James (Betty) Moxley and Otis (Sandra) Moxley, all of Jesup; and a host of special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 22 at Unity Church of God with the Rev. Mark Ledbetter and the Rev. George Moxley officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Dustin, Lil Greg and Zac Moxley, Cort May, Breyden Moxley McGowan, Caleb Campbell, Brody and Brookeston McGowan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moxley Ministries, P.O. Box 952, Jesup, GA 31598.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roger Hickox
Waycross—Roger Hickox, 32, of Waycross and formerly of Jesup died suddenly on March 19, 2023, of injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
The Wayne County native was an employee with Clayton Homes and Woody Folsom Automotive Inc.
The Alabama “Roll Tide” fan loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his friends. He especially enjoyed spoiling his nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martha Farmer, Donald Rollman and Lamar Hickox.
Survivors include his parents, Darcie (Charles) Collins of Jesup, Anthony Hickox of Hoboken and Brian Newman of Waycross; a sister, Chelsea (T.J.) Sutton of Odum; a stepbrother, Randall (Kelli) Collins of Douglas; grandmother, Phyllis Hickox; great-grandmother, Waunell Hickox; nieces and nephews, Sophia and Tripp Sutton, Rylee Jean Collins; an aunt, Tammie (Jeff) Nuss; two uncles, Phillip (Melissa) Hickox and Kurt (Nicole) Hickox; and numerous cousins.
Celebration-of-life services will be held Friday, March 24, at 5 p.m. at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Pastor Justin Mitchell officiating.
The family will receive friends an hour prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belford Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.