Donnie was born on May 9, 1938, to Earl and Haley Sullivan, the oldest of seven children, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. After he graduated from Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving 10 years and was trained in weather operations. Following the Air Force, Donnie was employed at the National Weather Service for 42 years until retirement in 1998.
Donnie enjoyed many activities in his life, from fishing, golf, softball; and at the age of 40, he became an avid runner with his friends, completing 10 Cowtown Marathons. Donnie and Jamie loved cruising together with family and friends.
Donnie is preceded in death by his sister, Rosetta Butler, and daughter, Marilyn Sullivan Frederick.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jamie Sullivan of Fort Worth; sons Micheal Eric Sullivan (Laura) of Dawson, TX and Matthew Sullivan of Oklahoma; and bonus daughters Kendra Holder (Kevin) of Argyle; and Traci Bear (Jason) of Haslet, mother-in-law, Jessie Andrews of Richland Hills. Sullivan Siblings: Brother, Charles Sullivan (Bobbie), Red Oak; Sisters, Vera Lopez, Mesquite; Deanie Gilbert (Eugene), Dallas; Charlotte Carmack, Terrell; and Brenda Clark (Brian), Rio Vista.
He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews
A Celebration of Donnie's Life will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, located at 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, Texas 76034.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bluebonnethills.com for the Sullivan family.
If you wish to send flowers in honor of Donnie please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com
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