Earl Ray Sullivan

Earl Ray Sullivan obituary, Columbia, KY

Earl Ray Sullivan

Earl Sullivan Obituary

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Earl Ray Sullivan, 75, of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1950, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Edgar Lee and Trula Ward Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Venita Canter Sullivan of Columbia, KY; two children Chris Sullivan of Lexington Park, MD and Rebecca Brockman (Anthony) of Columbia, KY; six grandchildren Shelby Coates (Kevin) of Lexington Park, MD, Dakoda Reynolds of Columbia, KY, Brandon Sullivan of Lexington Park, MD, Matthew Sullivan of Lexington Park, MD, Sarah Dewitt (Alex) of Columbia, KY, and Liberty Grace Brockman of Greensburg, KY; three siblings Terry Sullivan (Carolyn) of Columbia, KY, Jenna Harden of Columbia, KY, and Charlie Sullivan (Alberta) of Lexington Park, MD; and several nieces and nephews.

In honoring Mr. Sullivan's wishes, the family chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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