Sullivan was the husband of Darlene J. Sullivan, and was the son of the late John Arthur and Ida Mae Owens Sullivan.

Sullivan was a devoted Christian and member of Reality Worship Center, where he taught for many years. He formerly worked in construction and was at one time a barber. He served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his wife, Sullivan is survived by a son, Ronnie Sullivan of Cowpens, S.C.; a daughter, Vickie S. Ridings of Campobello; one step-son, George Turner of Moore, S.C.; one step-daughter, Lisa Turner of Lyman; two brothers, Wilbur Sullivan of Clifton, S.C., and John Sullivan of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Doris S. Burrell of Columbia; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at

2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at Living Waters Funeral Home and Crematory, officiated by Rev. Faye Penland and Rev. John Petty. Interment will follow at Westwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 430 Roper Mountain Rd., Suite E2, Greenville, S.C. 29615 or Reality Worship Center, 314 Locust St., Lyman, S.C. 29365.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.livingwatersfh.com.

Living Waters Funeral Home of Lyman is in charge of arrangements.