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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 20, 2009.

Robert E. "Bob" Sullins Sr. BRISTOL, Va. Robert E. "Bob" Sullins Sr., 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1937, in Washington County and was a son of the late Charles and Virginia Gobble Sullins. He was an honorary board member of Bristol Little League. He was owner of Sullins Plumbing, which has sponsored a little league team for 27 years. He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church and had attended Bethel Independent Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Erby Sullins. Survivors include his wife, Frances Sullins; his children, Delores Duff of the home, Robert Sullins Jr. and wife Cathy of Bristol Virginia, Randy Sullins of the home, Mark Sullins and wife Nancy of Bristol Virginia, and Chris Sullins and wife Christy of Bristol Virginia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Dollar and husband Harold of Chilhowie, Va.; four brothers, John Sullins and wife Danna of Bristol Tennessee, Ronnie Sullins and wife Lorraine of Glade Spring, Va., Frank Sullins and wife Ann of Abingdon and Larry Sullins and wife Dawn of Abingdon. A host of friends and other family members also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, with Rev. Johnny Dillard officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Chris Sullins, Dylan Sullins, Adam Sullins, Greg Sullins, Mark Sullins, Doug Sullins and Rick Sullins. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Sullins and Terry Crusenberry. The family will be receiving friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Farris Funeral Service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Robert Sullins Sr.

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November 24, 2009

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November 22, 2009

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Frances Thomas

November 24, 2009

Larry and Dawn, Ronnie and Lorraine:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your
brother. May God comfort you in this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. If I can help in any way let me know. God Bless You All. Love: Frances Thomas

November 24, 2009

Delores, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
In Christian Love,
Chris, Mary Knupp & family

Bill and Lee Ann Moore

November 22, 2009

We have so many great memories and friends from Little League and Rob Sullins was a big part of them. We will always remember his big smile and the pride he had in his children and grandchildren.
Youth sport in Bristol has lost a great supporter and a dear friend. God bless the Sullins family.

Janet (Hushour) Lick

November 22, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Jackie Thurston

November 21, 2009

To the Sullins family, please know that each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Sullins was a good man, and helped many, including myself. May God give you peace.

God bless,
Jackie

November 21, 2009

May you find peace and comfort in Gods word that to be absent from the body , To be present with the Lord. I always injoyed talking with Robert at Ferguson. He will be missed. We will be remembering you all in our prayers.

Mark & Teresa Barr/Barr's Plumbing

Sonia Vanhook

November 20, 2009

Frances & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers.

FRANCES ROE

November 20, 2009

MAY GOD SEE YOU THREW THE HARD DAYS AND MAY YOU HAVE HAPPY THOUGHTS OF YOUR DAD EACH DAY. LOVE THE ROES WILLIAM, ERIC AND CHRIS AND FRANCES LOVE YOU ALL. TAKE CARE OF YOUR MOM YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Chris Casey

November 20, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jon Leonard

November 20, 2009

Sullins Family,

Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. As former Eastern Little League baseball player, Bob had a true love for athletics and his family, and it showed.

Sheila Mullins

November 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
so sorry to hear about Mr Sullins.
Sheila Mullins, Frye Shaffer Insurance

JANICE MALCOLM

November 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry & Trina Leonard

November 20, 2009

Cub i am sorry to hear about your dad passing away. i can honestly say i feel for your whole family because when we lost dad in august it was tough. there will not be a day go by that you all dont think about him. he is a angel in heaven looking down on you all today. you just have to remember the good times you all shared with him and look back on that daily to help you all get through this tough time. i can not tell you that it gets any better. it gets easier because you know where he went. we love you all.

November 20, 2009

Rob, Cathy & Adam,
We are so sorry to learn about the death of Mr. Sullins. Rob, you, your Dad & Chris have helped us out alot in past years and we appreciate your work. I know that Mr. Sullins will be sadly missed by many in our community.
Please know that we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sam, Julie, Trent and Micah McVey

Mattie Feathers

November 20, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr Sullins passing. I remember him as a very sweet man that I used to wait on at The Paty Co when I worked there. May God's wonderful presence be with you through this tough time.

Barbara and Daniel (Sullins) Brown

November 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Brown

November 20, 2009

To the family: Please accept our sincere condolences. All members of the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department.

Mary Rawson

November 20, 2009

Cub I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you guys.

Tommy & Debbie Helton

November 20, 2009

To the whole Sullins family,

Oue hearts are heavy this morning after hearing about Robert. He was a special person. I know he loved Little League Baseball and was a great supporter. He will be terribly missed by everyone that ever met him. I know all the Little Leaguers he touched will miss him. Hold on to all the great memories I know you have and this will keep you going.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. He was SPECIAL.

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