Albert LeVoy Sappington, age 78, of Mt. Juliet, TN died January 6, 2022.
LeVoy was born in Woodward, Ok, and was the son of the late, William Sappington and Chloris Mullennax Sappington. He was a member of Grace Place. He was a Vietnam veteran and was retired from the U.S. Army. LeVoy was awarded the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. The Silver Star is our nation’s highest award for bravery in combat given by the United States military. The Silver Star honors service personnel who display exceptional valor while engaged in military combat operations against an enemy force. Levoy was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed racing and line dancing.
LaVoy was preceded in death by his son, Albert Sappington, Jr., and his sister, Leona.
He is survived by:
Daughters – Wendy (Charles) Lohr and Doris Sappington
Brothers – Larry (Susan) Sappington and Alan (Ellen) Sappington
Grandchildren – Ashley (Jason) Williams, Steven (Kaitlin) Roxberg, Robbie (Lauren) Tiner, Sandee Barnes, Cynthia Barnes, and James Engles
Great-grandchildren – Hayden Williams, Jaxon Williams, Steven Roxberg, John Roxberg, Adalynn Tiner, Wesley Tiner, Leo Marshall, LeAundria Marshall, Danessa Toler, Amarissa Garcia, and Reagan Engles
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am Friday, January 14, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Dennis Cole officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Roxberg, Robbie Tiner, Jason Williams, James Engles, Hayden Williams, and Jaxon Williams.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Grace Place or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road, and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
