Jimmy

Sullivan

Jimmy Sullivan, age 80, of Gordo, AL passed away November 11, 2026 at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home in Aliceville, AL. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan James and Rev. Mike Perrigin officiating.

Burial will be in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery in Gordo with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be one hour prior and immediately following the service at the church. To celebrate his enthusiasm for Alabama football, the family encourages everyone to wear their Alabama shirts or Alabama colors.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry Sullivan and Jerry Sullivan.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Sullivan; his daughters, Kim Perrigin (Mike) and Tara James (Ryan) and seven grandchildren, Katelin Perrigin, Bubba Perrigin, Marlie James, Kenlee James, Abigail James, Ellie James and Asher James.

Jimmy was born August 20, 1946 in Gordo, Alabama to the late Crate Sullivan and Ruby Dean Parker Oglesby. He had a servant’s heart and was a beloved part of the Gordo community where he spent many years serving others through his mechanic garage, at times accepting only what people could afford, even if that was just vegetables from their garden. His garage was often a gathering place for gentlemen in the community where stories were shared, jokes were made and friendships were enjoyed while he worked.

He was a hard worker who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved Alabama football, old Ford trucks and model cars. He also found great joy in tending to his vegetable garden.

Above all else, he love his girls and his grandchildren. Caring for them was simply who he was. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, from stroller rides to piggyback rides to rides to the store, he always made them laugh and treasured the time he had with them.

In 2014 he accepted the Lord as his Savior and later became a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Fayette.

Pallbearers will be Mike Sullivan, Keith Sullivan, Zach Sullivan, Luke Sullivan, Mike Parker and James Burkhalter.

Honorary Pallbearers are Aliceville Manor Nursing Home and Chapel Hill Baptist Church.