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March 11, 1943 - May 15, 2019
Raleigh
James Wall Sapp passed away on May 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in New York City, raised in Maplewood, N.J., son of James and Ruth Sapp.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Jeannine, their son, Mark Andrew Sapp and his wife Laura and grandson, Connor James of Greenville, NC. He is also survived by his sisters Janet Kapp of Adamstown, MD. And Claudia Sapp of Albany, GA. as well as a brother Charles Sapp of Madisonville, LA.
Jim graduated from Wake Forest University in 1965 where he met his wife, Jeannine. After graduation he entered the U.S. Armyundergoing helicopter training. He served in Vietnam where he earned The Silver Star, one of the nation's highest decorations for " heroism while engaged in an aerial flight in connection with military operations against a hostile force", 2 Purple Hearts and an Air Medal with Oak Leaf cluster. In 1969 he was named Man of the Year by the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce. After returning to civilian life, he went to work with Wachovia Bank and retired after 35 years as Senior Vice President.
He was an avid golfer and loved the time he spent with friends at North Ridge Country Club. He was honored by the club last year at its Veterans Day Celebration. He was a longtime volunteer for the Rex Classic Golf Tournament at both North Ridge and Wakefield Country Clubs.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Wehbie and his staff at Rex Oncology Wakefield for their exceptional care and compassion as well as Transitions Lifecare.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Rex Cancer Center, 2500 Blue Ridge Rd. Suite 235, Raleigh, NC 27607.
A celebration of life will be held at North Ridge Country Club on June 2, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm.North Ridge Country Club is located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Rd. , Raleigh, NC 27615.
Condolences may be sent to CremationSocietyNC.com
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Bob Shaffner
Remember very clearly Jim while I worked in the Raleigh office in the early 70's. He was a kind and gracious man who knew his business and was always ready to lend a helping hand. Jim was a fine person! Bob shaffner
Robert Harrison
Jim was my Loan Administration for a few years. Not only was he a consummate professional and gentleman, he was a great teacher and dispenser of wisdom. As an example, we somehow got into a discussion of whether it was OK to occasionally get a haircut during the workday. His advice: "Your hair grows while you're working, doesn't it?"
Pat Blankenship
When Jim Sapp was a trainee in Winston-Salem in, as I recall, 1969-70 he performed a project under my supervision. During the project period of perhaps six weeks, I was not aware of Jim's heroic military service in Vietnam . . . only to learn about it several months later. Such unpretentiousness I'd never seen before in anyone. Jim Sapp was a first-rate human . . a good and decent man. God rest his soul.
Charles Blocker
Jim Sapp was a mentor, leader and great supporter to me in my first 2 years in corporate loan administration. He cared deeply about the quality of training of young corporate bankers while instilling the ‘Wachovia Way’, values and approaches I carry with me to this day. He set my career in motion as he did for so many. He was always encouraging and helping and set an example of respect and decency. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family.