J.W. Sullivan, age 91 of Lebanon passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1931 in Bradfordsville to the late Dempsey and Beatrice Noel Sullivan. J.W. was a First Sargeant and Master Paratrooper with the United States Army, and an ROTC teacher with Marion County Public Schools.

Besides his parents, J.W. was preceded in death by his son Gerald Keith "Jerry" Sullivan; daughter, Sandra Settles; and grandson, Robert Dale Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Catherine Tingle Sullivan; sons, Kenneth (Annie) Sullivan and Dempsey (Patty) Sullivan; daughter, Trina (Joe) Faustina; also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Bosley Funeral Home with his grandson, Rev. Hunter Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Bosley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be J.W. Faustina, Gavin Sullivan, Kenny Sullivan, Joe Faustina, Luke Sullivan, Hunter Underwood, Ethan Kidd, and Dylan Dixon.