Charlie Johnson Sullivan's Obituary
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SERVICES- 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints' Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Jeremy Pierce, officiating.
INTERMENT- Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Charlie was born October 11, 1927 in Clarendon, Texas to John and Mary Sullivan. He graduated from Clarendon High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Clarendon college, a bachelor’s degree from West Texas State College and a Master’s Degree from the university in Commerce, TX. On August 6, 1949 he married Daphine Roberson in Clarendon. Together they had two children, Tojuana and Jon. Charlie worked as a teacher and coach in many places throughout the panhandle, leaving a lasting impression and earning the nickname “Coach.” He began his career in McAdoo, TX and retired in Lefors, TX after which he lived in Wheeler and Clarendon. He and Daphine were active members of their community wherever they lived and were lifelong members of the Church of Christ.
Charlie Sullivan was a compassionate man who loved his family deeply and used his blessings to bless others. He was an example of self-sacrificing service in his care for his beloved wife, Daphine. He was kind and generous and will be greatly missed.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, Ella Mae Gibens, and a brother, William Sullivan.
He is survived by his son, Jon Sullivan of Wheeler, and wife Kristie; daughter Tojuana Sullivan of Clarendon; granddaughter, Brandie Neal of Clarendon, and husband Adrian; grandson J.R. Sullivan of Fort Worth, and wife Jennifer; grandson Jeremy Pierce of Houston, and wife Amanda; grandson, Matt Sullivan of Wheeler, and wife Stephanie; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Durkee, Ollie B Myers, and Betty Horton.
MEMORIALS- The family request memorials be sent to the Rotary Foundation Polio Research c/o Shamrock Rotary Club.
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