
John M. Sullivan Jr, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL died February 18, 2009. He was born January 29, 1926 in Ft Myers, FL. Mr. Sullivan moved to Punta Gorda in 1968 from Tallahassee, FL. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp. Graduated from Florida Southern of Lakeland with a degree in Finance. He retired in the early 80's from the Charlotte County School System where he worked as the Director of Business Services. In his youth he enjoyed being a Boy Scout and never outgrew his love for scouting. As an adult he continued his affiliation with the Boy Scout's by volunteering as a leader. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda and was a member of the Civil War Roundtable. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Frances Sullivan of Punta Gorda, FL; Sons, John Diana Sullivan III of Punta Gorda, FL; Robert Patty Sullivan of Winter Park, FL and William Angela Sullivan of Mulberry, FL; 7 grandchildren and his sister, Betty Hain of Bartow, FL. He was pre deceased by two sisters, Iris Reese and Alice McDonald.
The Visitation will be from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm, Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday February 24, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda, 459 Gill Street, Punta Gorda. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL. Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family condolences and to sign the online guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, Punta Gorda chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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