Kerry Sullivan Obituary

Kerry Paul Sullivan WINDSOR - Dr. Kerry Paul Sullivan, O.D., 48, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Dec. 7, 2008. Dr. Sullivan was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Statesville, N.C., and was the son of the late Paul H. Sullivan and Marie Fox Sullivan. He was a graduate of West Iredell High School and attended Lenoir-Rhyne College from 1979 to 1983 earning a B.A. and a B.S. He attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry from 1983 to 1987 where he earned another B.S. and his Doctor of Optometry degree. While attending PCO, he was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa which is the optometric honor society. On his senior page in the yearbook, he thanked God for the mind to provide medical care for those in need. After graduating, he purchased the practice of Dr. Robert Davis in Windsor, N.C. He enjoyed the small town atmosphere and the close friendships he developed. He eventually moved a few miles out of town and built a small pond on his land to watch waterfowl come in as well as the deer. On the local level, Kerry served on the Bertie County Board of Health. On the state level, he joined the prestigious N.C. Board of Examiners in Optometry. He was well liked and respected among his colleagues. Dr. Sullivan is survived by stepmother, Laverne Sullivan of Statesville, N.C.; stepsister, Kathy Smith (Mike) of Mocksville, N.C.; Perry Williams (Vickie); stepnephew, Shane Hartness (Kerri), both of Mocksville; uncle, Larry Fox (Nelda); two aunts, Nelda F. Millsaps (Kirk), Johnsie S. Beatty, all of Statesville; several cousins and close friends; his secretary, Theasa Bass; and Dr. Tom Maban, Garland and Jean Simpson. A funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in Hams Grove Baptist Church in Statesville with the Rev. David Martin and the Rev. Gene Shumaker officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Hams Grove Baptist Church, 202 Hams Grove Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville is serving the family of Dr. Kerry Sullivan.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kerry Sullivan

8 Entries

Tony Henderson

January 5, 2009

I attended West Iredell HS with Kerry. I was very saddened to hear about his death. Losses such as this should prompt us all to live life every day to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Sheila (Cassioli) Cooper

December 16, 2008

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the death of my friend and classmate Kerry. We were in the same class in optometry school. I will always remember him with a smile on his face and a willingness to help others. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this most difficult time.

Robert Lapp

December 11, 2008

I, too, am saddened by the news of Kerry's death. I have many fond memories from our days at Lenoir-Rhyne College where we met as freshman and were roommates our junior and senior years. We shared a lot of laughs and even studied a little.
"Well done good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your master."

Keith Rary

December 11, 2008

Kerry and I went to the same high school (West Iredell). I was saddened to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Sandra Outlaw

December 11, 2008

This has come as quite a shock to me! I have been going to Dr. Sullivan for years but have not been in about 2 years. I am from Aulander and had not heard. I, also, am an RN who used to work PT over at Bertie Memorial when Dr. White would come do cataract surgeries years ago. This is how I got to know Kerry and liked him so much. He was such a kind spirited man. This is such sad news to wake up to this morning. My condolences go to his family.

Carolyn & Julian Phelps

December 10, 2008

Julian & Carolyn Phelps, Windsor, NC

We will miss him greatly. He was so kind, and a very concerned doctor
as well as a friend.

Carolyn & Julian Phelps

December 10, 2008

Julian & Carolyn Phelps, Windsor, NC

We will miss him greatly. He was so kind, and a very concerned doctor
as well as a friend.

Debbie Souther

December 10, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Kerry's passing & wish to extend my condolences to his family & friends. I knew Kerry as a little boy & my parents (Buck & Ann Jurney) spent many hours visiting Marie & Paul while we (the kids) galloped inside & out driving the grownups crazy. We always left their home feeling spent & happy and ready to return. We met them at Ham's Grove Baptist Church & were welcomed into their fold. I've many special memories of that time & thank the Lord that the Sullivan family was one of them. My prayer is that the Lord will comfort & sustain Kerry's family & friends as only He can.

Love Debbie Jurney Souther (Olin)

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