Sullivan Gant

Gant and Essie Wells in Victoria, Texas. Both parents, daughter

Geraldine Hicks and great grandsons William Satterfield Jr and

Jacob Cain preceded him in death.

Sullivan accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He

attended schools in Victoria and Houston, Texas. After

graduation, Sullivan attended Texas Southern University. He

later joined the United States Army where he served until

honorably discharged,where he then resided in Houston, Texas.

Sullivan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 50’s. He was

employed by the United States Postal Service, retiring after more

than thirty years of service.

In 1995, Sullivan relocated to Houston. A short time after

arriving here, he united with South Union Church of Christ

where he thoroughly enjoyed the leadership and fellowship. He

had several hobbies such as carpentry, scratch cooking and

bowling which was his favorite. He was a member of several

bowling teams that won championships and trophies. Helping

others was something he was big on, especially with the younger

generations.

He leaves in God’s care: his daughter (Pearlene Richardson),

grandchildren (Charles Johnson, Teresa Richardson, Patrice

Richardson-Matthews (Chester), Yolanda Richardson, Tina

Thomas (Drexel), Willie Johnson, Shatammie Hicks), 20 great

grands, 27 great-great grands and a host of other family and

friends.