A.M. Sullivan
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A.M. Sullivan

  • April 3, 1921 - September 19, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“A.M. was a good neighbor and a devoted husband and father. He will be sorely missed in the Hunters Green Community. We enjoyed exchanging "pilot...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: John & Carol Woodruff - AR

“loss of a great friend & a golfing buddy remember when he 4 pared ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: bill buddenberg - maumelle, AR

“Mary Anne, Kristin, and family, We are so sorry for your loss of your father and grandfather. I have been reading of him and he sounds like such a...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Margaret Sexton - Fayetteville, AR

“I am so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. This has been a rough time for you and your family yet I know the wonderful memories you have of them,...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Saundra Gibbs - Little Rock, AR

“Now both mom and dad have their wings. I think they're flitting around up there, happy to be back together again. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Mary Sullivan - Little Rock, AR

“To THE SULLIVAN FAMILY We were so sorry to hear about Sully. He was a wonderful person who we will all miss. We had an outstanding business...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Ann,Phyllis & Sam Storthz - AR

“Shannon, I'm truly sorry that you and the family have lost a great man. I know you will miss him dearly. Lots of love, Monique & Michael ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Monique Roth - Castle Pines, CO

“Pat & Janice, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Randy & Suzanne ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Suzanne Madden - Alexander, AR

“our Family, loved and respected my Uncle Sully very much! He and our Aunt Dorothy were as kind and thoughtful and loving as any Aunt and Uncle could...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Janeen And Jeff Fenton - Glendale, AZ

“our Family, loved and respected my Uncle Sully very much! He and our Aunt Dorothy were as kind and thoughtful and loving as any Aunt and Uncle could...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Janeen And Jeff Fenton - Glendale, AZ

“he was such a wonderful, hard working, and honorable man, the kind that is so rare anymore. he will be so missed. ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Erin Sullivan - Little Rock, AR

“Hoping that Grandpa can play all the golf he wants in his after life! I will play many games thinkin of him! ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Shannon Marsden - Helena , MT

“Grandpa was a great man who contributed to so many people's lives. I am so thankful that he served our country with honor and bravery. I will...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Shannon Marsden - Helena, MT

“Pat, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian & Terry ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Brian & Terry Wright - AR


Captain A.M. "Sully" Sullivan, born April 3, 1921, in Little Rock, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Michael Sullivan, Sr. and Louise Russert of Little Rock, and his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy J. Sullivan.
He is survived by sons, Patrick (Janice) Sullivan and Michael Sullivan; daughters, Mary Anne Sullivan and Kathy Sullivan; as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A.M. was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Crisis. He was a decorated Marine pilot flying B 25's and F7F airplanes. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star for his loyal service to Country during those two encounters.
A.M. learned the sheet metal trade while working for his father, who started Sullivan Sheet Metal Works in early 1900. He returned to the family business following active duty, added heating and air conditioning installation and service work to the business and ran the business for 50 years.
He loved the game of golf and all the many friends he met on the course.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 22, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on West 12th Street from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:45 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at Our Lady Of The Holy Souls Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Calvary Cemetery immediately afterward.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Francis A. Allen School for Exceptional Children, 824 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205.