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Walter Sullivan Obituary

KINSTON - Walter Frank Sullivan, 51, of 1613 Cobb Road, Kinston, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Walter was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2011, at Edwards Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Daniel officiating. Burial will be held at the Sullivan Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night at Edwards Funeral Home immediately following the funeral service, and other times at the home. Survivors include his mother, Lydia Grace Herring Sullivan of the home; brothers Johnny Liddell Sullivan and Ted Sullivan, both of Kinston, Randall Sullivan of Hookerton and Donald Sullivan of Dover; sister Odessa Sullivan of Kinston; and grandson, Jonathan Sullivan. Walter is also survived by two special aunts, Ellen Carlyle and Julia Thompson. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at kinston.com.

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Published by Free Press from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2011.

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Kenya Becton

January 23, 2011

Ms. Sullivan,
I am so sorry to hear of ur loss. Frank will surely be missed. I will continue to pray for u and the rest of ur family. Be blessed.

Jeff, Melissa Lane

January 23, 2011

May God take your family in his arms and comfort you in this time of need.R.I.P. Frank...

william turnage

January 20, 2011

Sorry to hear this, will see all at the viewing. bump frank

Barry,Ma Gertie,Alan,and Donna Coombs

January 20, 2011

Miss Grace,and The Sullivan Family;Frank was a long time friend of ours..He sure love his coffe,garden,work,and family..He fought a good battle,and you was always there for him,he is free of pain,,and with our Lord..May our God be with you,and all his family,and give you the strenth during this great loss..Frank was a friend of ours..Our prays are with you all..

Carole Rogers Whitley

January 20, 2011

My thoughts are with you during this time Miss Grace...I know you were always there for Frank in his time of need and he fought a long hard battle for a long time...Now he is at peace and with his Lord ...My prayers are with you all....

Susan Cameron

January 20, 2011

Miss Grace, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Know in your heart that you did all you could, while you could & now Frank is with the Lord, free of pain. One day you will see him again. May God comfort & keep you -giving you strength in the days ahead. Much Love.

Beverly Stroud

January 20, 2011

Frank will always be in my heart. I loved him the very moment I saw him
when I was 14 years old. He will not be forgotten of me. May God comfort
all your hearts. Love and Prayers, Beverly

Betty Grant

January 20, 2011

Frank fought a good fight,but his fight is over,he can rest in the arms of Jesus tonight. Prayers go out for his family,esp. his Mother, Grace,we love you.

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