Mikel "Mike" Sullivan

Mikel "Mike" Sullivan obituary, Fanning Springs, FL

Mikel "Mike" Sullivan

Mikel Sullivan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2025.
Mikel "Mike" Sullivan, age 79, of Fanning Springs, Florida, passed away Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 25, 1947, in Lafayette County, a son of the late Ida (Herring) and Hope Sullivan.

Mike was preceded in death by his brothers, Connie Mack Sullivan, Wayland Sullivan, Jack Sullivan, Drew Sullivan; two sisters, Nell Sullivan and Stella Osborne.

Mike was a Vietnam Veteran in the Navy. He enjoyed his garden, fishing, hunting and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends.

Mike is survived by two sons, Salem Sullivan (Kimberly) of Cowpens, South Carolina, Michael Paul Sullivan Jr. of Fanning Springs; one daughter, Nicole Sullivan of Fanning Springs; longtime companion Marie Norman of Fanning Springs and former wife, Nancy Cruse of Fanning Springs. Mike enjoyed his 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

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Joey

Yesterday

Love you and Will miss you Uncle Mike, love Joey

Joe Sullivan

October 22, 2025

Going to miss you Uncle Mike, I was so blessed to have spent my childhood with you in the sandhills of FL. Soent so many days running dogs . Never forget the all night trips running a mullet net across a creek. We used to make just enough money for gas , beer , cold drinks and depending on how many mullets we caught determined weather those Walker dogs got one or 2 mullets to eat. Summer time got here 25 earth worms and off we went in ole King and would go up and down that ole melviney creek. Never went hungry Mike could take two fish and 3 taters and make a meal to feed whoever was at his table. Gosh you were so much apart of me growing up and I will always remember you. So until we meet again Uncle Mike I will alway be your Joe Blow from Mexico.

Gloria Barrett

October 22, 2025

Our prayers are with you Salem and Kimberly and family. May God comfort ya'll

Donnie Rahn

October 22, 2025

I'll never forget all the things you taught me when I was growing up, I hope to be able to pass that knowledge on just as you did for me. I'll love you and miss you forever,fly high uncle Mike.

Candace

October 22, 2025

Fly high uncle Mike you always made me laugh. You´re going to be missed down here.

Salem Sullivan

October 22, 2025

Gonna miss pops I know you walking tall in the garden showing Granny shorty all the purple hulls

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