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Johnnie G. Sullivan - Winnabow

Johnnie Gaston Sullivan, 80 of Winnabow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, with family at his side.

He was born and raised in Winnabow, on December 29, 1931, son of Wiley Barkley and Annie Lou Willetts Sullivan. Along with his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Florence Holden Sullivan, who passed away on Feb. 15, 2010; sisters, Pearl Cook, Mildred Peadrick, Lizzie Bond; brothers, Haywood C. Sullivan, Thomas Lindon Sullivan, William Barkley Sullivan, all of Winnabow.

Survivors include daughters, Pamela Latrelle Richards (Jim) of Winnabow, Teresa Lynn Collier (Gray) of Gardnerville, NV, Gayle Lisa Harber (Darrell) of Rocky Point; a son, Johnnie L. Sullivan of Winnabow; nine grandchildren, Danielle Richards Holbrook (Michael), Arika Richards Henry, Lindsay Richards Gaughf (Joseph), P. Jason Collier (Tara), Christine Collier Johnson (Benny), Joshua A. Sullivan, Virginia Hill Medley (Tim), Alisa N. Hill, and Daniel D. Harber; and seven great-grandchildren; Autumn & Gabrielle Holbrook, Triston & Braxton Henry, Chandler Carlyle, Chevy & Halle Gaughf. Also surviving is a sister, Laura Lee Coulter, sister-in-law Eleanor Sullivan and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family was especially important to Johnnie and while living in Florida, helping the love of his life, Ginny, raise their family, he always looked forward to the times they could go “back home” and spend time with his brothers and nephews. Part of this time at home was spent in heated “discussions” of course, for that is the Sullivan way. It is hard to think about Johnnie without picturing him on his riding lawnmower, cruising down and around the dirt road, looking for a yard that needed mowing, always willing to help out.

The visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral Service in Southport. The funeral service and celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Lebanon Baptist Church in Winnabow with Reverend Stephen Raleigh officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the burial the family will receive friends at the family home in Winnabow.

You may offer online condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

You may send flowers at www.FTD.com or by calling 877-282-4098.

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport