[Funeral Program for Deacon Ellis Sullivan, Sr., January 16, 2015] Page: 2 of 3
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"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we
have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the
heavens" 2 Corinthians 5:1Deacon Ellis Sullivan Sr. was born September 12, 1930, in Waelder, Texas,
Mr. Artis Sullivan and Mrs. Octavia Godley Sullivan. He was preceded
death by his parents, five brothers, and four sisters.to
inSurrendering his life to the Master at an early age, his Christian life began.
He was baptized at the Little Zion Baptist Church, Thompsonville, Texas, by
the late Rev. Frank Richardson. Upon relocating to San Antonio, Texas, he
united with West Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late
Rev. C.L. Luddington (father-in-law). On May 14, 1959, he was ordained
Deacon.
Deacon Sullivan later united with the Coliseum Park Baptist Church, where
the late Rev. T. I. Ray was pastor. He remained a faithful member for almost
thirty years, and served as Deacon and member of the Trustee Board. He
sung with the Men's Chorus, was a member of the Usher Board, and was the
Treasurer of both the Usher and Brotherhood Boards. He was a devoted
Sunday School and Prayer Meeting attendee, and was always willing to be
used in whatever capacity he was needed.
In May, 1988, he became a charter member of Maranatha Baptist Church
under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Rander Draper. He was again ordained as
deacon, November 20, 1988. Deacon Sullivan was active in Sunday School
and the Men's Ministry. He faithfully attended church until his health began
to fail. Deacon Sullivan had a heart for children and took every opportunity
to encourage a child. He always had high respect for God's House and stood
firm on his beliefs even when this meant standing alone.
On July 27, 2014, he united with Agape Christian Church where the Rev.
Stuart Perryman is Pastor. He truly loved attending church, and did so as
long as he was physically able.
Deacon Sullivan was a chef at Highlander Cafeteria. He retired from
Columbia Industries, where he was a Bowling Ball Finisher/Engraver for over
twenty-five years.
On January 9, 2015, at 7:16 a.m., Deacon Sullivan went peacefully home to
be with the Lord. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean, together they
expressed their deep faith in God and His Word; one son, Ellis (Chuckie)
Sullivan Jr. (Ruthie), Richmond, Texas; three daughters, Charlotte Sullivan,
Austin, Texas, Valrie Jones (Ken), Rowlett, Texas, and Peggy Sullivan, Atlanta,
Georgia; four grandsons, Kenny and Kelvin Jones, and Cameron and Ashton
Sullivan; four granddaughters, Adria Edwards, Keri Jones, and Kelly and
Khristian Nivens; two great-grandchildren, Larry (Trey) Green and D'Adria
Williams; two brothers, Ray Sullivan, Houston, Texas, George Sullivan
(Novella), Waelder, Texas; three sisters, Robbie Ray Thompson (Robert),
Wilma Lee Ward, Houston, Texas, and Winnie Ann Mickens (Leonard), Bryan,
Texas; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws, and friends. They will
all forever cherish a life time of wonderful and fond memories of Deacon
Ellis Sullivan Sr.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them
also that love his appearing" 2 Timothy 4:7-8hidge $ ude
An old man, going a lone highway,
Came at the evening, cold and gray,
To a chasm, vast and deep and wide,
Through which was flowing a sullen tide.
The old man crossed in the twilight dim ....
That sullen stream had no fearsfor him;
But he turned, when he reached the other side,
And built a bridge to span the tide.
"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim near,
"You are wasting strength in building here.
Your journey will end with the ending day;
You never again must pass this way.
You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide,
Why build you the bridge at the eventide?"
The Builder lifted his old grey head.
"Good friend, in the path I have come," he said,
"There followeth after me today
A youth whose feet must pass this way.
This chasm that has meant naught to me
To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be.
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;
Good friend, I am building the bridge for him."e 9isde -of ee eeatio Se'wice
The Musical Prelude
The Processional & Final Viewing
The Opening Statement
The Scripture Reading
Old TestamentNew Testament
The Prayer
The Solo of Faith
The "Life's Journey"
The TributesThe Resoluti
Clergy, Casketbearers & Family
"Every Praise is to Our God"
Pastor Robert L. Jemerson
Reverend Bruce Cannon
Maranatha Bible ChurchMinister Charlotte Sullivan
Abundant Life Community Baptist Church
Austin, Texas
Reverend Keith Jackson
Second Baptist Church
"We Shall Behold Him"
Pastor Rander Draper, Maranatha Bible Church
Read Silently
Mark Gonzalez (Neighbor)
Kimberly Walker (Niece)
Ellis Sullivan. Jr. (Family)ons Agape Christian Church
Maranatha Bible Church
Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Garland, Texas
Abundant Life Community Baptist Church
(Any other resolutions to be given to the family)The Clergy Expressions Reverend Jim Richardson
Pastor Rander Draper
Pastor Leonard 0. Leach
Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor DeChard Freeman
Abundant Life Community Baptist Church
The Solo of Consecration "I Won't Complain"
Pastor DeChard Freeman
The Celebration Sermon Pastor Stuart Perryman
The Recessional Clergy and Family
"My God is Awesome"
The Interment Meadowlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
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