Royce Lee Sullivan

1943 - 2024

Ormond Beach - On June 16th, 2024 at 80 years old, the Lord called home Royce Lee Sullivan. He went peacefully at his Ormond Beach, FL home surrounded by a loving family singing one of his favorites, "This is the Day that the Lord Has Made". A devoted Christian and success- ful entrepreneur, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was born on Nov. 7,1943 in Memphis, TN to parents Bernice and TL Sullivan. He was raised by stepfather, Erice Hicks. The family included his brothers, James, Terry and Ron. From a young age Royce was charming, adventurous, and independent, exhibiting natural abilities both in sales and physical agility. After East High School in Memphis, he joined the US Navy. He served on the aircraft carrier the Coral Sea.
Eventually, his life took a dramatic turn. Royce was wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Yet the Lord had a plan for his life, telling him, "I've captured your body to free your mind". Four years later, he was exonerated as his innocence was revealed and was released from prison. He had spent the time reading Scriptures and various great lit- erature books. Using the GI bill he enrolled at Memphis University. Focused and determined, he graduated in 3 years with a BA in Economics.
A gifted salesman and entrepreneur he worked selling a great variety of products and services. The Lord gave him a vision for a family business which he relentlessly pursued. Along the way, he took Bible classes, learned to tutor adults reading using the Laubach Method as well as mentoring and encouraging men. As the Lord led, he participated with Prison Fellowship as a life coach, Christian Business Men Commit- tee and the Gideons.
Loving physical activities, he excelled in biking, golf, racquetball, and tennis. He was always ready to share the gospel with those he met from the homeless to business executives.
After years of struggles the small family business grew into a successful one. The vision was realized. CSH still thrives after over 25 years exemplifying Christian values as founded.
Royce is survived by his loving family: Sylvia Sullivan, his devoted wife of 44 years; his sons, Paul Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan (Paola, DIL), J.J. Parker, Lee Dee and David Dickerson and daughter Kristin Sullivan. Grand- children: Kylee, Melanie, Misty, Royce, Brock, Havanna, Marley and Luca, Dawson and Ashton; Siblings: James, Terry and Ron Hicks.
A celebration of Royce's life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church of La Mesa, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:00 am, with Pastor Travis Ferguson of- ficiating. Friends and family are invited to join in remembering, honoring this amazing man.
In lieu of flowers, the family re- quests that donations be made to: Prison Fellowship - prisonfellowship.org or Pacific Garden Mission (Un- shackled) – pgm.org