Mr. Harry Joe Sullivan

Mr. Harry Joe Sullivan age 82, of Lansing, NC died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at his home. Mr. Sullivan was born February 15, 1931 in the Helton Community to John Wilson Sullivan and Ida Sturgill Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents. Harry was a merchant and owner of Sullivan's store for many years until his retirement. He was a dedicated member and president of Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tommy McClure. Burial will follow in Sullivan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Sullivan is survived by: His Wife: Helen Sullivan, Two Sons, Glen Sullivan and wife Allison of Creston and Craig Sullivan and wife Cindy of Zionville, Two Daughters: Michele Decker and husband Keith of Lansing and Tammy Buff and husband Rick of Hickory, One Sister: Ruby Bartlett of Newton, Eight Grandchildren: Meredith Decker, Holly McMurray, Mason Buff, Chloe Sullivan, Abby Sullivan, Ali Sullivan, Aidan Sullivan and Ryder Sullivan, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service c/o Denver Caudill, 1170 Parsons Hill Rd., Lansing, NC 28643 or Ashe County Humane Society, 1175 Old Hwy. 16, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Sullivan's arrangements.

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