Barry L. Sapp

Barry L. Sapp, 70 of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Barry was born on August 6, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to William Sapp and Pauline (Miller) Kreis. He was raised by Pauline and step-dad, Boyd Kreis. He attended Whitko High School, class of 1973.

On August 25, 1973 in Packerton, Indiana, Barry married Carolyn G. Minnix. They were happily married for 43 years and welcomed 3 beautiful children. She would proceed him in death in 2017.

Barry became a Tool & Dye Journeyman and worked for Whitley Products, Zimmer and lastly retired from Omco. A few years into retirement, Barry began mowing for the County Highway Department during the summers when he was home from Florida.

In the back of a party bus on the way to Bourbon, Barry rekindled with a long-time friend, Kay Allen. The two finally made it official on August 17, 2024 on the beach at Jellystone after dating for four years.

The couple wintered in Florida and Barry could usually be found by the beach with his speaker with knobs. They loved being together playing cornhole, shuffleboard and played pool daily. They enjoyed camping at Jellystone and made many friends there and at Sugar Mill Campground in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Barry had a larger-than-life personality, so people always gravitated to him. He adored being with his family and having a good time. Barry always made you feel like you were the most important person in a conversation and always gave his full attention. He loved being on his tractor, detailing his cars, and dreaming about a sling shot.

Barry was ornery as get out, with a huge personality. He was always smiling, was loved by everyone, and he never knew a stranger. He had the greatest laugh and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was humble, was a “yes” man, was always there to help. Barry just always wanted to have fun and loved every moment in life.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; his children: Wendi (Angela) Sapp, Huntington, Shane (Jamie) Sapp, Cromwell and Shawn (Shelley) Sapp, Larwill; ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; step-children: Bobbi (Randy) Hart of Pierceton, Tammi (Stephen) Roberts of South Bend and Crystal Allen of Pierceton; 7 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great-grandchildren with twins on the way; and his siblings, Karen Myers and Sidney Kreis as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn, his parents and his brother, Kenny Sapp.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the funeral home. Visitation will resume one-hour prior beginning at 10 a.m.

In the celebration of his fun spirit, the family welcomes all who attend to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt.

Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with costs.