Obituary of Carl Franklin Sullivan Sr.

Carl Franklin “Frank” Sullivan, Sr., 87, of Morgantown passed away Friday, January 1, with family by his side. Carl was born on December 1, 1933 the son of the late Frank and Louise (Clendenin) Sullivan. Frank was born and raised in Ansted, WV. He was an athlete in football, basketball, and track. After high school, he left home and joined the U.S. Army, serving overseas and doing duty as a drill sergeant at Ft. Knox, KY. He and his wife, Betty, enjoyed square dancing and vacationing in the Caribbean and attending WVU home and away games. He and his wife owned and operated Deal & Sullivan Texaco in Morgantown; Sullivan's Gas & Diesel in Summersville; Tyler Mountain Water in 11 counties and U Save Auto Rentals in Morgantown and Summersville. He was a charter member of Joseph W. Summers #173 Masonic Lodge. Frank was a loving husband and father, known for his generosity and kindness to all. He will be missed dearly by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. His presence was a blessing. Frank is survived by his children, Mark A. Sullivan and wife, Toy; David S. Sullivan & wife, Debra, Carl F. Sullivan, Jr., and companion, Alissa A. Macchia, all of Morgantown, and Debra L. Johnson and husband, Joshua, of Tunnelton; grandchildren, Ryan Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan of Morgantown, Melissa Mason and husband, Tim of Kingwood, and Dustin Ellison, of Morgantown, Cameron Vance and wife, Kelly, of Tallahassee, FL, Katie Oliver and husband, John, of Tallahassee, FL, Kristen Richards of Madison, MS, and Robert Sanders of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Memphis Mason, Declan Vance, Griffin and Lila Richards and Camille Oliver; brother, Dr. John Sullivan of Jacksonville, FL; sisters in law, Beatrice Crist of Greenville, TN, Barbara Miller of Paris, KY, and Bernice Brackens of Lewisburg, WV. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Deal Sullivan; sister in law, Nancy Sullivan, brothers in law, Charles Crist, Morris Miller, Arch Brackens; and nephew, Brad Miller. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WV Caring Hospice, PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. In accordance with his wishes, Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements and private inurnment will take place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens at a later time. Send condolences online at hastingsfuneralhome.com.