Earl Dean Sullivan's Obituary
Earl Dean Sullivan was born November 10, 1933 in Kingston, Oklahoma and passed away October 19, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Martha Ann Sullivan; grandson, Brandon Stalcup; siblings, Emma Grnwalt, Mary Ethel Nehib, Edith McGaugh, Georgie Elleanor Sullivan, Jesse Elbert Sullivan, Haskell Eric Sullivan and Lawrence Edward Sullivan. Earl is survived by his wife, Barbara Sullivan; children: Keith Sullivan and wife, Mary, Noel Sullivan and Nicole, Karla Schneider and husband, Jim, Karen Malone and husband, Mike; siblings: Margaret Evelyn Muse and Vernie Martin, as well as many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family will received friends on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held on Sunday, at 2:00 PM at Restland Memorial Chapel. Earl was a man who wore many hats. In his career he spent 30 years serving in the city of Garland Police Department before retiring on January 15, 1993. In his personal life he made his passions a reality. He was an avid motorcyclist and made numerous trips that included Canada and Alaska. At age 68 he began training to achieve his personal goal of walking a portion of the Appalachian Trail. After a year of getting in shape he made his journey of a lifetime; he hiked 225 miles from Amicalola Falls, Georgia to Clingman’s Dome in Tennessee. He never forgot his family though. He and his wife Barbara traveled the United States from all corners, creating memories that will last forever. They spent numerous summers traveling with family and introducing their grandchildren to the highest hills and deepest oceans this world has to offer. In their time together, Earl and Barbara discovered the passion of genealogy and created a written legacy cherished by their families. No matter what Earl put his mind to, he was able to conquer it with his family by his side.
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