May 25, 87,
Paul Clyde Sullivan, 87, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his family.
Paul was born in Johnston County on October 6, 1929, the youngest child of 10 children, to the late Pharoah and Betty Rains Sullivan. He had retired from E.I. Dupont after 24 ½ years of service. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He lived a life of dedication to his family and friends, and to his community. Paul was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church where he served on the administrative board, board of trustees, and the evangelism board.
A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Pine Forest United Methodist Church with Rev. Madison Hankal officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery with Navy military honors. The family will greet friends Saturday following the service at the church and other times at his home.
Paul is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Mignon Coley Sullivan; son, Paul Clyde Sullivan II of Goldsboro; daughters, Robbin Oliver and husband Billy and Gina Harr and husband Jim, all of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Jenna Coffey and husband Will, Corey Harr and fiancée, Kendall, Austin Harr, and Brandon Oliver and wife Nikki; great-grandchildren, Noah and Harper Coffey; and sister, Helen Hines of Chester, VA.
Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be made to Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 867 NC Hwy. 581 South, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.