Samuel Jerry Sullivan, age 71, of Gordo, Ala., died April 3, 2016, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Perrigin and Bro. Ryan James officiating. Burial will follow in Hargrove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be one hour prior and immediately following services at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Crate Sullivan; brother, Larry Sullivan; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Dean Oglesby; sons, Mike Sullivan (Tracey) and Keith Sullivan (Pam); grandsons, Ryan Sullivan (Eva), Zach Sullivan (Kimber), Kainen Sullivan, Jon Collin Sullivan and Luke Sullivan; granddaughter, Serra Terry (Clint); great-grandchildren, Adaila, Jase, Zanalyn and Everett; brother, Jimmy Sullivan; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jerry was born April 7, 1944 in Gordo, Alabama and was a lifelong resident. He was retired from the auto industry and the health care field.
Jerry enjoyed Alabama and Gordo football and was well-known for being an avid vegetable gardener. His most recent passion was spending time with his great-grandbabies.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
The family would like to express a special Thank You to Hospice of West Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. -