A native of Pikeville, TN, Earl had been a resident of Hixson for the past 55 years and owned S & S Cleaning Services. After his retirement he found much fulfillment working part-time with his friends at Hixson Pawn Shop. He was an avid hunter and golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sullivan, Sr. and Maude Johnson. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Linda Tolbert Sullivan; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Sullivan of Hixson; daughter, Cindy Sullivan of Spring City; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Andy Ashford of Hixson; sisters Nancy Evans and Barbara Hedrick both of Hixson, Martha Sullivan and Ruth Cox both of Dayton Mtn; several nieces and nephews. Grandchildren, April Swafford, Laura Ledford, Jenna Catchings, and Sarah Worley. Great-grandchildren, Callie Swafford, Josiah Swafford, and Logan Catchings.
Family will receive friends from 5 until 9 p.m. friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Earl will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the North Chapel with Rev. Melvin Swafford officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family also wishes to thank Larry with Hospice of Chattanooga, for his outstanding care and compassion for Earl during his illness.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Share your memories on line at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
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