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Dennis Sullivan Obituary
Born October 8, 1947 in Crestview, Florida, Dennis elected to join the U.S. Army at age 18 in 1966. As an Officer and Helicopter Pilot, he distinguished himself in combat as a gunship pilot in Vietnam. In recognition of his performance, Dennis received the Distinguished Flying Cross (2 awards), the Bronze Star with "V" (for Heroism in Ground Combat), two additional bronze stars, the Air Medal (26 awards), the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and many other awards. Service continued for several more assignments before retirement. Upon exit from military service, he worked in the Computer Science field as a programmer, analyst and educator for over 25 years, before retiring again.
He was a Life member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and a member of the American Legion Post 20.
Dennis is survived by his wife Sherry Sanford Sullivan of 38 years, and son, Theodore "Ted" Redalen Sullivan. His first son, Dennis Allen Sullivan, died in 1990 while serving in the U.S. Army. They are the loves of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Cathy Cohn.
There will be no local service.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Greenwood, P.O. Box 49776, Greenwood, SC 29649.
Blyth Funeral home & Cremation Services is assisting the Sullivan family.
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Edward & Mary Ann Sinayi
July 18, 2025
Friend for many years, fellow Army Gunship Pilot in Vietnam. We survived and lived good lives, may you RIP.
Sandy m Dempsey
July 18, 2025
Meeting Dennis was like rekindling an old friendship. He would look you straight in the eyes and you believed every word he said until you figured out it was a joke! And why would it not be exactly like this? He married my best friend/sister, Sherry Danny and I will miss him until we meet again.
eddie eldridge
July 15, 2025
Dennis was a good friend for over 20 years. Rode motorcycles with him in earlier years. We worked out together at the gym, as long as his health provided. I will truly miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
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