Nathan “Tony” Sullivan, 88, of Fort Smith, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Russellville to the late William and Verlon Sullivan. Tony was retired from Gerber Products. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of New Life Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher McDonald; three sisters, Sybil Sullivan, Iva McGehee, Kathryn Mooney and one brother, Leonard Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife Betty of the home, who on April 1st would have been his bride for 66 years. In addition, he is survived by four daughters; Terri Keller (Ron) of Tulsa, Sherri Fant (Tracy) of Bella Vista, Amy Southall (Robert) of Fort Smith and Jill Barrie (Audomn Allen) of Van Buren; eight grandchildren, Travis Burkert, Matthew Keller, James Barrie, Nathan Barrie, Phillip Barrie, Luke Barrie, Alex Benton and Preston Southall, along with seven great grandchildren.
Visitation where family will greet friends will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, March 13, 2022 at New Life Church, 9000 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 14, 2022 at the pavilion of the Fort Smith National Cemetery, with military honors. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
The family of Tony Sullivan would like to express thanks and gratitude to Methodist Village Senior Living North Hall and Area Agency Hospice for his care.
Memorial contributions may be made to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington D.C., 20090 or Area Agency Hospice, P.O. Box 1724, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
