of Conway, AR
March 14, 1936 - September 16, 2022
Major (Ret) Donald Ray Sullivan, 86, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home. Donald was born March 14, 1936 to the late Don Sullivan and Bernice Majors-Sullivan.
He was a 1954 graduate of Star City High School and a 1958 graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Donald Ray Sullivan was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Paul Sullivan and Brian Joseph Sullivan; a grandson, Timothy Luke Stalnaker and a brother, George Ronald Sullivan.
He was survived by his wife of 64 years, Rose Marie Sullivan of Conway; five sons, Michael Sullivan, Donald Ray Sullivan II, Mark Sullivan, Stephen (Patty) Sullivan, Robert (Meriam) Sullivan; daughter, Theresa (Jeff) Stalnaker; sister, Sandra (Runchey) Robertson; grandchildren, Audrey (Joseph) Clinesmith, Mary Catherine (Matthew) Newman, Jonathan (Abbie) Stalnaker, Christopher Stalnaker, Chloe Sullivan, Lillian Sullivan, Myles Baker and great grandchildren, Maxine Newman, Aidan Clinesmith, Sawyer Stalnaker and Luke Stalnaker.
Services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway on Friday, September 23, 2022, beginning with a Rosary at 12:00 PM and Visitation to follow until 1:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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17 Condolence(s)
Fr. Warren Harvey
Thursday, September 29, 2022
To Mom and family,
I just read about Don’s passing. My love and prayers go out for all of you.
Mary Ann Rains
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Dear Rose and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Praying Don is in Jesus' loving arms and that God's peace envelops you all.
Ida Rose, Mary Ann, Ivo and family
Chris Moix Hartle
Thursday, September 22, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
martha lazette sullivan
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Like Ronnie he is suffering no more
Wallace and Joyce Brown
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
We will sadly miss our dear friend and neighbor. He has been a good friend for very long time. It has been our pleasure to have known and care for him and his lovely wife. We will always remember the good times we shared together.
Sandy Moix
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
I’m saddened to learn that Don passed away. He was such a kind man that loved his family and lived his faith. Rose I pray for you, your children and the rest of the family. May the peace of our Lord comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Susan E McAdams
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Mr. Sullivan will be remembered as kind and intelligent, as a genuinely good man. Sending sympathy to Rose and the family and praying the Lord will ease your sorrow in coming weeks and months.
Sherry Majors Perry and John H. Perry
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Sincere condolences for the family of Donald Ray Sullivan and Rose Marie.
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Monday, September 19, 2022
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Don. He was a wonderful man who will be missed.
Betty. Langley
Monday, September 19, 2022
I, so sorry for. Your. Loss, I know. U will miss him, but. He,s. With no pain, prays are with you and your Childers. Love. You. Rose. Betty. Langley
Ronnie and Connie Briggler
Monday, September 19, 2022
Precious Rose my heart is broken for you and your family for your loss. Don will be greatly missed but he’s at peace with our Lord. If anyone was ready to be with God Don was. Please know I’m just a field away and am here if you need anything. May the love of God hold you close in the days ahead.
Bob Barham
Monday, September 19, 2022
Mark and family:
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was always so kind anytime I would see him. May the peace of our Lord comfort you all during this time of grief. God Bless.
BettyLangley
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Rose. I,m. So. Sorry. For. Your. Lost. He. Now with. His. Lord.
Kathy Kordsmeier
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Rose and family,
I am saddened by Don's death. He has been a good friend since the day we met as co-workers at the UCA Aviation Technology Program in 1981. He was also my oldest son Matthew's Confirmation sponsor. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of grief. May the Lord bless you and may his face shine upon you.
In Christ,
Kathy
Mark Sullivan
Sunday, September 18, 2022
May the grace of God in Heaven wrap his loving wings around your soul for all of eternity
Karen Thompson Francis
Sunday, September 18, 2022
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, may God comfort you during this difficult time.
Brenda K Mathis
Sunday, September 18, 2022
We share in your loss of Don. He was a good neighbor to all of my family when we lived in Hazelwood. Please accept our condolences.