Gerald John Stapp

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

GERALD "CATFISH" JOHN STAPP

Gerald “Catfish” Stapp, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence with family by his side, in Screven County, GA. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Gail Curtis Stapp and the late Robert Stapp. He was a union millwright with local 1263 . He was a United States Army Veteran and a Mason with Sylvania Masonic Lodge. In his free time Gerald enjoyed fishing, making custom knives, making people laugh, and spending time with grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Burkes Stapp, mother-in-law, Carol Burkes, of Screven County, GA; sons, Matthew (Kerri) Flint of Orange Park, FL, Michael (Ashley) Flint of Chipley, FL; sister, Debbie Stapp of Palatke, FL; Aunt Sue and Uncle Bobby; six grandchildren, Ryan Flint, Krystina Flint, Sarah Pravetz, Brayden Marshall, Gabe Flint, and Abigail Flint.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the Thompson Strickland Waters Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will commence at 11:00 AM with full military honors and Masonic rites performed.