James Sullivan

Born in Fairview, TN on November 8, 1932

Departed on August 24, 2017 and resided in Mt. Juliet, TN

Visitation: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation CenterSunday August 27, 2017 2:00pm to 7:00pmMonday August 28, 2017 11:00am to 2:00pmCelebration of Life: Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation CenterMonday August 28, 2017 2:00pmBurial: Harpeth Hills Memory GardensMonday August 28, 2017 2:45pm

Mr. James R. Sullivan, age 84 of Mt. Juliet, passed away August 24, 2017 at Quality Care Center in Lebanon.

James was a native of Fairview and the son of the late Herman Sullivan and Odell Mangrum Sullivan.

Prior to retirement he was a machine operator with Rocktenn Manufacturing. Following retirement he enjoyed time with friends and family, and began his many "collections."

James will be remembered for many things, but mostly by the simple phrase uttered by his family, "He was a good man." He had a special love for his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kids of all ages were drawn to him for his kindness and his willingness to spoil them, often times with trips to the candy store.

He had a special talent for music and played weekly with friends. Up until the time his health began to fail him, he enjoyed playing the bass. It will always be said that James loved people, and people loved James.

He is survived by his wife: Joann Woodard Sullivan; daughters: Monya (Tony) Schlichting and Suzanne (Lee) Solis; son: Terry (Micki) Enoch; brothers: G.H. Sullivan and David Sullivan; sister: Judy McCord; 7 grandchildren: Bradley (Amanda) Crook, Serena Enoch, Erica Solis (Brian Ervin), Briana (Craig) Harman, Emily Schlichting, Carley Schlichting and Justin Schlichting; and 4 great-grandchildren.

To celebrate his life, his family will receive visitors on Sunday from 2:00 until 7:00 PM, and again on Monday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, with military honors provided by the United States Army.