Mr. Thomas Leon Sullivan

Mr. Thomas Leon Sullivan obituary

Mr. Thomas Leon Sullivan

Thomas Sullivan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Feldhaus Memorial Chapel - Shelbyville on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Mr. Thomas Leon Sullivan, age 81, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025. Thomas was born February 28, 1944, in Franklin, TN to the late William Thomas Sullivan and Naomi Woodard Sullivan. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Walker. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Renea Pugh Sullivan, sisters, Doris Waller, Brenda Childress and Katherine Poteete, and one brother James Sullivan. Thomas has a total of seven children, Willie Sullivan, Tommy Sullivan, Scott Sullivan, Angie McGee, Timmy Sullivan, Misty Jacobs, and Jeremiah Sullivan. He is a precious Paw Paw to 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He enjoyed yardwork, woodworking, tinkering in the shop, and mechanic work. Most of all, he enjoyed serving Jesus and being Paw Paw. Funeral services will be 5 PM Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Pastor Joshua Moore, of Miracle Tabernacle Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 3 PM until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Thomas wishes to be cremated, and his remains will be buried next to his parents at Johnson Cemetery in Burwood, TN near his childhood church, Jones Chapel Church of Nazarene. Pastor Gary Fewell will officiate graveside. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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