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© Ferguson Funeral Home Chickasha, Oklahoma September 2018 Jim Sullivan Jr January 12, 1936 ~ September 12, 2018 Funeral services for Jim Sullivan, Sr., 82, of Alex will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Westside Church of Christ in Alex, Oklahoma with Minister Brian Johnson officiating. Jim Sullivan, Sr. was born January 12, 1936 in Grapeland, Texas, the son of Etheridge Sullivan and Alma Pearl (Skidmore) Sullivan. He passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jim grew up in Quinlan, Texas and attended school at Boles Home. He then attended Abilene Christian College for one year. He joined the United States Army in January of 1956 and served his country for over twenty years, retiring in March of 1976. On July 5, 1955, Jim married Mildred Naomi Elrod in White Settlement, Texas and they were married for over 63 years. He was a fine artist, specializing in portraits and still lifes. He loved gardening and was a gentleman farmer. Jim was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Alex for over 30 years and was extremely active in his church congregation. His faith in God was great and he loved the Lord and his family. Jim was preceded in death by both parents; sisters, Doris Howard and Carene Sullivan; and grandson, James Neal May, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home; son, Jim Sullivan, Jr. of Tulsa; daughter, Katrina Brown of Talladega, Alabama; sister, June Davis of Allen, Texas; grandsons, Stuart Sullivan, Eric Sullivan, and Jeremiah May; seven great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends. Interment in Alex Cemetery will be under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. Source: Ferguson Funeral Home |
© Ferguson Funeral Home Chickasha, Oklahoma December 2019 Mildred Naomi Elrod Sullivan February 9, 1937 ~ December 27, 2019 Funeral services for Mildred Naomi Sullivan, 82, of Alex, will be held at the Westside Church of Christ in Alex. Mildred Naomi [Elrod] Sullivan was born February 9, 1937 in Lamesa, Texas, the daughter of Eugene G. Elrod and Esther [Haas] Elrod. She passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mildred grew up in Quinlan, Texas and attended school at Boles Home. She lettered in basketball and was a longtime member of the choir. On July 5, 1955, she married Jim Sullivan in White Settlement, Texas and they were married for over 63 years. Mildred loved to sew, cook and garden. She enthusiastically supported Jim in all his adventures. She was a great mother and always loved taking care of her family. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ for over 30 years and was very active in the congregation. Her faith was always central to her life. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Jim Sullivan, Sr. in 2018; grandson James Neal May, Jr; and several siblings. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Katrina and Kevin Browne of Roanoke, Alabama; son and daughter-in-law Jim, Jr. and Martha Sullivan of Tulsa; brothers Noble Elrod of Odessa, Texas and Floyd Elrod of Katy, Texas. Interment will be in Alex Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. |
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