Ervin Sullivan Obituary

Ervin Sullivan LENOIR Ervin Sullivan, 70, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. He was born July 7, 1940, in Caldwell County. He was preceded in death by his father, Clem Ervin Sullivan. He was a member of Refuge Baptist Church and Unifour Trail Bike Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Sullivan; mother, Hazel Shell Sullivan; two sons, Michael E., and his wife, Carol C. Sullivan, of Ruth-erfordton, Robert E. Sullivan, of Granite Falls; two sisters, Carolyn Craig and Audry Young; three grandchildren, Brittany Dinola, Taylor Sullivan and Christian Sullivan. A funeral service will be held for Mr. Sullivan on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Refuge Baptist Church, Hudson, with the Revs. Jerry Woodie and Tim Suter officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pendry's Funeral Home, Lenoir. Pallbearers will be Dr. Frank Mauldin, Brian Clark, Joe Seagle, Roy Craig, Matt Pullano, and Lynx Cannon. Online condolences may be placed at www. pendrysfuneralhome.com Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to be serving the William Ervin Sullivan family.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Feb. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ervin Sullivan

13 Entries

Robert Sullivan

February 13, 2011

I want to thank everyone for all the kind words you have said about my daddy. He was my hero. I loved my daddy so very much and never thought this day would ever come at least not so soon. I had so much more to do with my dad but now I will have to wait until I get to Heaven to do those things with him. My daddy was so strong, both physically and mentally. He taught me right from wrong with a firm hand but he always hugged me and made sure I knew he loved me afterwards and he just wanted me to be the best boy/man I could be. I admired his perfectionism in everything he ever did. When dad did something, you knew it was done right, and he could do anything! In all my years, I have never heard anyone at anytime say anything negative about my father. I just wished all of you could have known him as I did. He was a great, great man who would do anything for anyone he cared about, and he NEVER wanted or expected anything in return. The last two years, I know, meant alot to my dad. He told me just in December that he could die happy now because he got to be with his grandson, Christian, while he shot 7 deer off his knee. He loved that more than anything. I will miss my dad til the day I die, but the joyful memories of him keep me going. I hope God has given him the most beautiful 62 Chevy to ride around Heaven in, and has given dad his own little "Honey Hole" to hunt in til my brother and me can join him again. I love you Dad! The world is "Out of Plumb" without you! I hope I can be 1/2 the father to my son as you were to me. I will miss you daddy!

Love,

Robbie

Curtis Barlow

February 6, 2011

I had not saw Ervin in some time. He did a lot of work in my area. We talked on the CB radio for years and met of\ten, Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. Curtis Barlow Family, Hickory, N.C.

Frank Mauldin

February 5, 2011

Over the 10 years I have known Ervin, he built my house (the best ever), offered me the opportunity to hunt with he and his sons, and he became my best friend and a father figure to me. I learned a lot from Ervin and I'm a better person for it. For all of these things, I am grateful and will always remember Ervin as the best of what people can be. Ervin Sullivan...may he rest in peace!

Sheri West

February 3, 2011

Ruth, Carolyn, and Roy:
Jim & I were shocked when Roy called to let us know that Ervin had passed on to be with our Lord. Sorry I can't be there, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Ervin was a wonderful man and a good friend..We will miss him.
Love,
Sheri

February 3, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Ervin.Please know that you all are in our Thoughts and Prayers. I did a lot of sheetrock work for him. He was the best. God Bless, Jerry and Felicia Alley, Hickory, NC

February 3, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Ervin's passing. We extend to you and your family our sincere sympathy. Our warm and caring thoughts are with you. May this help and comfort you now and through the days to come.
Love,
Johnny & Lou Perry

Karen and Karen

February 3, 2011

Mike and Carol,
We just heard today of Mr. Sullivan's passing. We are so very sorry. Know you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Let us know if we can assist you in any way.
Love you guys,
Dan and Karen (your neighbors)

Derek & Miranda Yelton

February 3, 2011

Mike, Carol, And Taylor- We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. We Will Be Praying For You Guys. If You Need Anything, Please Let Us Know. Love You All!

Love,
Derek, Miranda, Blakeley, And Bryndle Yelton

February 3, 2011

When I first met Ervin about four years ago I referred to him as my friend's father. After spending a few nights with him up at the cabin I simply would refer to him as " My Friend" He was a very kind man, a Jack of All Trades, honest, funny, and a good man. Ervin I will truely miss you and it was a pleasure spending time with you in the woods.

Your Friend
Mike Brashear

Larry Dooley

February 3, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Sullivan's death. Mike means the world to us...and this has to be a reflection of the way he was raised..in a loving and caring family. Our sympathies are with you. Love..Larry and Dianne Dooley

Chuck Suddreth

February 2, 2011

I am proud to say that Ervin was one of my best friends working with him and learning from him made me a better person. Ervin taught me more than then just working on houses he taught me the value of friendship.The world has lost a great man but heaven just gained a wonderful person.My thoughts and prayers are with the Sullivan family.

Frank Mauldin

February 2, 2011

In Remembrance of Ervin Sullivan: For your friendship, enthusiasm for hunting and outdoors, and craftsmanship; you will always be remembered. Knowing you has made me a better person, and for that I am forever grateful. May you rest in peace.

Jonathan Welch

February 2, 2011

If not for Mr. Sullivan I would have never had the courage to ride a motorcycle, or never had been able to build treehouses with Robbie when I was younger. I will tell my son that I am a better person myself because of growing up in a neighborhod with Ervin, Ruth, Mike and Robbie. I love and thank all of you for watching out for me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Jonathan D. Welch

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