James "Eric" Sullivan

LANCASTER, SC –Mr. James "Eric" Sullivan, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025 after a nearly three year cancer battle. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late James and Gladys Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a class of 1971 Lancaster High School graduate and a class of 1975 graduate of The University of South Carolina and spent his career in electronics manufacturing with NCR, Solectron and Flextronics. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former board member of Lancaster Dixie Youth Baseball. An avid sports fan, Mr. Sullivan spent his retirement touring MLB ballparks with the intention of seeing a game at all 30. He was also a lifelong Gamecock and attended countless football and baseball games. When not watching or attending sporting events, you could find him in a deer stand, on a dove field, or fishing.

Mr. Sullivan is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jeri Sullivan; three children, his son, Brett Michael Sitte (Paige) of San Antonio, Texas; his daughter, Caitlin Sitte Bottoms (Ellis) of Eastover; and his son, Patrick Steele Sullivan of Lancaster; along with four granddaughters, Maleigh Bottoms, Joanna Bottoms, Vivian Sitte and Winnry Sitte. He leaves behind a circle of very close friends and cousins who were an integral part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Sullivan; and his sister, Linda Sullivan Payseur.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Sullivan will be 2:00 pm Monday, September 15, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, SC officiated by Rev Neal Woods. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 West Gay Street, PO BOX 608, Lancaster, South Carolina 29720 or to Corey's Love, 3202 Camp Creek Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

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