Elwood Ellis Sapp, 80, of Collinsville, Ill., born March 20, 1932, in Highland, Ill., died at 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Sapp was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Collinsville, Ill., the Collinsville Masonic Lodge No. 712 AF & AM, Scottish Rite. He was also an avid Kahok fan and supporter for many years, a long time scout master of Boy Scout Troop 48 in Collinsville, Ill. He was a graduate of Truman State University. Elwood loved golf and spending time with his family and friends. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Elwood and Arlene, nee Pfister, Sapp; step brother, Floyd Sperino; brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Peggy Canull; and brothers-in-law, Jim Canull and Lee Smith.

Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline ,nee Canull, Sapp of Collinsville, Ill., whom he married on Dec. 19, 1953; son and daughter, Michael (Sally) Sapp of Edwardsville, Ill., and Sheryll (Michael) Tidwell of Collinsville, Ill.; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Smith and Mary Canull; grandchildren, Jessica Tidwell, Robyn (Grant) Koentz, Sara, Ellen, Eric and Amy Sapp; great-grandchildren, Izabelle and Maddyline; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Shriners Hospital for Children or SSM Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at the funeral home with the Rev. Tony Minear officiating. Interment in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.