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Obituary For Mr. Robert Sullivan
Mr. Robert Sullivan passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on April 30, 1952, in Washington, DC, to the late Thomas and Marion K. Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Melvin Paul Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan, and Wardell Sullivan.
After graduating high school, Robert joined the United States Army and served for two years before receiving an honorable discharge. Following his military service, he pursued a career as a car salesman and gained renown in the field. He worked as a salesman for 355 Toyota in Rockville, Maryland, for several years.
In 2005, Robert and his wife Emma relocated to Jamestown, NC. He continued working as a car salesman for Rice Toyota and later moved on to Van York Toyota, where he continued his deep passion for customer service. His love for people enabled him to connect with everyone, bringing the gift of joy and laughter to all those he interacted with
Robert was known as a generous person who always helped those in need. He had a great sense of humor and very witty with his words. Robert was a dedicated member of Word of Life Tabernacle. He enjoyed sharing his wisdom with the youth and assisting with the God Squad and T4 Transforming Teens Through Truth, guiding them through the teaching of the Bible. He also participated in the Drama Team and served as Pastor Diggs's personal assistant (PPA).
Robert leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 30 years, Emma Sullivan, of the home; one son, Robert B. Sullivan; two daughters, Tonya Davis and Tracie Pollard; one grandson; three granddaughters and one great-grandson; three sisters, Deborah Gaskins (James), Arlene Young (Jerome) and Renay Sullivan-Green (Norris); two sisters-in-law, Juanita Sullivan and Denise Sullivan. A host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
We will miss our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; many others will miss a friend and brother in Christ. Robert has touched many and will remain in our hearts.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Word of Life Tabernacle Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Thinking of you in this time of sorrow! We love you, Crystal. From your Venture Family!!
To God Be the Glory! In honour of my dear friend and neighbour, my heart is broken. However, I know you are enjoying peaceful rest in His arms. Rest well my friend. You are Home. To Emma, my Sister, I love you and am praying for you comfort.
My Dearest Sister Emma, daughters and beloved family, Robert was a great blessing and a giant in spirit, sharing and caring to all! We will all miss his plesant presence,but he will never be forgotten! We are all the better for knowing him♡ I pray that the precious memories that you all made together will sustain you as you journey through your grieving process in Jesus'name!
I send my deepest condolences to all of Bro Roberts family & friends. He was very kind & considerate to not only me but my boys as well. He was a Wonderful salesman, i went in only to price a vehicle & came home with some keys. He will always live in our hearts. Dru Slade
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. What a beautiful blessing it was to have known Robert, it truly was a blessing to always cross paths with him and to see him and Ms Emma at church. RIP Robert you will truly be missed. Donald and Rosanna Burton, Word of life church family. 🙏🙏🙏
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Emma and Robert's family at this this time of grieving. We met Robert several years ago when he and Emma move to Jamestown from Maryland. He and I worked together at Rice Toyota for several years. He then came to work for Vann York Honda, and I came to work at Vann York Honda. Robert excelled at both dealerships. He was always at the top in production. People love him because he took care of his customers. I will miss him he always was encouraging and offered words of wisdom. He always said in parting "I am praying for you Bill". I pray of healing for the family and may his memory be a blessing to us all. William and Queen McSwain
continued prayers to the family
Conchita Lawhorn
My Condolences to the family of Mr.Robert Sullivan Annie E Crawford
Sending my condolences to Mr.Robert family.I met him a couple of years ago very nice man.Everytime I would go to get my car serviced I would always see him and he would always greet me.Several months ago I purchased a new car and Mr.Robert was my salesman nice man and anytime I would go by there I would always ask about him.He's gonna be truly missed sleep on Mr.Robert
My deepest condolences to Emma for the loss of your Robert he was tryly the loce of your life and your heartbeat. He will be missed by so many because that's the kind of guy he was always leaving an impression on everyone who crossed his path. May the lord comfort you during these next days, weeks or even months and know that he lives in your heart. Love you my sista, Rose Alston and family.
May peace be with you always our condolences from my family to yours sincerely The McBride Family
I remember the first time I met you and your husband a couple years ago during Thanksgiving his first conversation to me was am I a member of any church. When a man steps to you and ask you those questions you know that this person has faith in God and only wishes the best for you. Thank you both so much for allowing me to spend that holiday with you he showed me that he really had a strong belief and the man above and most of all the love he showed for his family was amazing to me this man loved his wife so much and his daughters as well he was a great father to his son and boy did he love all of his grandchildren and also his great grandson who he gave the world to whenever he visited love you much I will be praying for your healing I know that you are a woman of God and so are your kids sincerely yours Lymus lee Blanding Jr.,,❤️💗💗❤️🩹❤️🩹
Mrs. Emma I was hoping that this wasn't true, you and the family have my deepest and sincerest condolences for Me. Robert. I pray that the memories you have heal your heart. I love you❤️
I send my love and sympathy to Emma and Bro. Robert's family. You will certainly be missed. You never passed by me without speaking or shaking my hand. Emma I pray that you allow God to comfort your aching heart. Hold on to all those precious moments, that you both shared, ♥️ may they bring you comfort. Love you Ma. Betty H.
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