{"id":101271,"date":"2026-07-22T14:14:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101271"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:14:33","slug":"william-leroy-bill-sapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101271","title":{"rendered":"William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-6-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-6-2.webp 284w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-6-2-193x300.webp 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp, 72, Gas City, passed away in his home at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 7, 1953, to Jack and Mary (Telfer) Sapp. &nbsp;He married Maria G. &#8220;MaryJo&#8221; Battishill and she survives. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked at the Marion VA Healthcare System, retiring on February 1, 2008. He formerly attended the Gethsemane Episcopal Church and then New Hope Baptist Church and was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others. A true people person, he enjoyed lending a hand whenever someone was in need. He owned a small engine repair business and loved tinkering on engines and projects. He also founded an RV storage business in 2020. One of his greatest accomplishments was restoring a 1966 Ford F-100, which earned several awards. He loved camping and spending time with cherished friends and family at Dale Hollow Lake, where he worked at the marina for 10 years. A former member of the Lions Club, he valued serving his community. Above all, he treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who brought him great joy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his wife, MaryJo Sapp of Gas City; children, Angela (David) Bales, William &#8220;Billy&#8221; P. (Amanda) Sapp; grandchildren, Caroline Bales, Adam Bales, Camden Sapp; as well as his brother, Jack Sapp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Sapp; brother, Bob Sapp; and grandsons, Cody William Sapp and Teegan Patrick Sapp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St, Gas City, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Bill&#8217;s life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Curtis Rhoadarmer officiating. &nbsp;Burial will take place at a later date at Marion National Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Leroy Sapp, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=49015596&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1784743824$o225$g1$t1784744007$j34$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=01a323ce-86b2-49fd-a008-36e63fa7dc5f&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp, 72, Gas City, passed away in his home at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 7, 1953, to Jack and Mary (Telfer) Sapp. &nbsp;He married Maria G. &#8220;MaryJo&#8221; Battishill and she survives. &nbsp; Bill graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked &#8230; <a title=\"William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101271\" aria-label=\"Read more about William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-obituaries-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=261\" rel=\"category\">Obituaries2<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"William Leroy &#8220;Bill&#8221; Sapp, 72, Gas City, passed away in his home at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. 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