Robert A. Sullivan, 84, of Machesney Park went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Robert was born February 10, 1934 in Tuckerman, AR. Son of Audie and Sylvia (Parr) Sullivan. He married Gwen Ford on December 8, 1962 in Rockford. Robert was a member of North Park Church of Christ. Robert worked at the Chrysler plant in Belvidere for 25 years. He loved cowboy movies, working in his garden and taking walks in his neighborhood.
Robert is survived by his wife, Gwen; son, Alan (Debbie) Sullivan; daughter, Beverly Sullivan; grandchildren, Andrew, Summer and Lexi Sullivan; brothers, Ronald (Sherry) Sullivan, Delon Sullivan, Donald Sullivan, Wayne Sullivan, Jimmy Sullivan; sister, Nancy Sullivan; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pamela Bushman; grandson, Brandon Bushman; brothers, Melvin Sullivan, Darrell Sullivan; sister, Betty Lou Owens.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 8 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Pastor Jeremy Kemp officiating. Visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service.
Entombment following in Sunset Memorial Gardens.