Donald Eugene Sullivan

Donald Eugene Sullivan obituary, Lexington, KY

Donald Eugene Sullivan

Donald Sullivan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clark Legacy Center - Nicholasville on Feb. 16, 2026.
Donald Eugene Sullivan, 70, of Lexington passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born to the late Walter Richard Sullivan and Flora Bell Cox Sullivan on April 3, 1955 in Paragould, Arkansas.

Donald was a bright light in this world who was born disabled. He completed fifth grade. He worked briefly at the Shelter Workshop in Warrenton, Missouri. He reflected positively on his time there making mousetraps.

Donald had a big heart for helping people. He enjoyed watching shows on YouTube which focused on serving others in times of great need. Two of his favorite shows were on YouTube, Matt's Off-Road Recovery and Holmes on Homes.

He was an animal lover who cherished his dog Bell.

Donald is survived by two sisters, Phyllis Mae Cox and Danita "Dana" (Bob) Lotspeich and five nieces and nephews: Wendy (Nick) Hubbard, Jason Schneider, Stacy Obenauer, Travis Schneider, and Lacey Schneider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Richard L. Sullivan his brother and one nephew, Garret Cox.

Donald wanted to be cremated, and his urn will be buried in a family plot in Paragould, Arkansas.

Donations are encouraged to the Lexington Humane Society (https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/donate/).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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